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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.88, 22,422.08 and 8,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.88, 22,422.08 and 8,795.88 is: 12,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.88 : 22,422.08 = 8,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.88/22,422.08 = 8,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.88x = 22,422.08 × 8,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.88x = 197,221,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,221,947.02/16,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.32

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