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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.38, 22,429.60 and 8,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.38, 22,429.60 and 8,801.38 is: 12,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.38 : 22,429.60 = 8,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.38/22,429.60 = 8,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.38x = 22,429.60 × 8,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.38x = 197,411,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,411,432.85/16,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.87

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