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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.84, 22,428.93 and 8,800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.84, 22,428.93 and 8,800.84 is: 12,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.84 : 22,428.93 = 8,800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.84/22,428.93 = 8,800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.84x = 22,428.93 × 8,800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.84x = 197,393,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,393,424.30/16,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.17

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