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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.69, 22,423.26 and 8,796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.69, 22,423.26 and 8,796.69 is: 12,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.69 : 22,423.26 = 8,796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.69/22,423.26 = 8,796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.69x = 22,423.26 × 8,796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.69x = 197,250,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,250,467.01/16,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.47

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