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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.78, 22,431.64 and 8,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.78, 22,431.64 and 8,802.78 is: 12,147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.78 : 22,431.64 = 8,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.78/22,431.64 = 8,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.78x = 22,431.64 × 8,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.78x = 197,460,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,460,791.96/16,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.86

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