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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.26, 22,429.38 and 8,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.26, 22,429.38 and 8,801.26 is: 12,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.26 : 22,429.38 = 8,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.26/22,429.38 = 8,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.26x = 22,429.38 × 8,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.26x = 197,406,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,406,805.02/16,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.67

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