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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.12, 22,430.67 and 8,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.12, 22,430.67 and 8,802.12 is: 12,146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.12 : 22,430.67 = 8,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.12/22,430.67 = 8,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.12x = 22,430.67 × 8,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.12x = 197,437,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,437,449.02/16,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.92

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