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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.84, 22,433.08 and 8,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.84, 22,433.08 and 8,803.84 is: 12,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.84 : 22,433.08 = 8,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.84/22,433.08 = 8,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.84x = 22,433.08 × 8,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.84x = 197,497,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,497,247.03/16,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.31

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