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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.19, 22,419.81 and 8,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.19, 22,419.81 and 8,794.19 is: 12,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.19 : 22,419.81 = 8,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.19/22,419.81 = 8,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.19x = 22,419.81 × 8,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.19x = 197,164,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,164,068.90/16,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.02

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