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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.04, 22,426.44 and 8,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.04, 22,426.44 and 8,799.04 is: 12,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.04 : 22,426.44 = 8,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.04/22,426.44 = 8,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.04x = 22,426.44 × 8,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.04x = 197,331,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,331,142.62/16,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.68

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