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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.78, 22,430.26 and 8,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.78, 22,430.26 and 8,801.78 is: 12,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.78 : 22,430.26 = 8,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.78/22,430.26 = 8,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.78x = 22,430.26 × 8,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.78x = 197,426,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,426,213.86/16,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.48

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