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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.38, 22,426.90 and 8,799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.38, 22,426.90 and 8,799.38 is: 12,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.38 : 22,426.90 = 8,799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.38/22,426.90 = 8,799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.38x = 22,426.90 × 8,799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.38x = 197,342,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,342,681.19/16,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.14

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