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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.92, 22,431.82 and 8,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.92, 22,431.82 and 8,802.92 is: 12,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.92 : 22,431.82 = 8,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.92/22,431.82 = 8,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.92x = 22,431.82 × 8,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.92x = 197,465,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,465,516.91/16,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.05

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