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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.08, 22,429.12 and 8,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.08, 22,429.12 and 8,801.08 is: 12,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.08 : 22,429.12 = 8,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.08/22,429.12 = 8,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.08x = 22,429.12 × 8,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.08x = 197,400,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,400,323.30/16,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.41

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