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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.28, 22,418.52 and 8,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.28, 22,418.52 and 8,793.28 is: 12,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.28 : 22,418.52 = 8,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.28/22,418.52 = 8,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.28x = 22,418.52 × 8,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.28x = 197,132,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,132,323.55/16,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.74

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