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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.69, 22,420.50 and 8,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.69, 22,420.50 and 8,794.69 is: 12,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.69 : 22,420.50 = 8,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.69/22,420.50 = 8,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.69x = 22,420.50 × 8,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.69x = 197,181,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,181,347.15/16,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.71

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