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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.88, 22,423.46 and 8,796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.88, 22,423.46 and 8,796.88 is: 12,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.88 : 22,423.46 = 8,796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.88/22,423.46 = 8,796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.88x = 22,423.46 × 8,796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.88x = 197,256,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,256,486.80/16,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.70

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