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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.62, 22,424.50 and 8,797.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.62, 22,424.50 and 8,797.62 is: 12,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.62 : 22,424.50 = 8,797.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.62/22,424.50 = 8,797.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.62x = 22,424.50 × 8,797.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.62x = 197,282,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,282,229.69/16,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.73

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