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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.04, 22,427.78 and 8,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.04, 22,427.78 and 8,800.04 is: 12,144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.04 : 22,427.78 = 8,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.04/22,427.78 = 8,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.04x = 22,427.78 × 8,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.04x = 197,365,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,365,361.11/16,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.04

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