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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.82, 22,428.88 and 8,800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.82, 22,428.88 and 8,800.82 is: 12,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.82 : 22,428.88 = 8,800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.82/22,428.88 = 8,800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.82x = 22,428.88 × 8,800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.82x = 197,392,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,392,423.54/16,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.12

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