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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.27, 22,419.91 and 8,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.27, 22,419.91 and 8,794.27 is: 12,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.27 : 22,419.91 = 8,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.27/22,419.91 = 8,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.27x = 22,419.91 × 8,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.27x = 197,166,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,166,780.93/16,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.13

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