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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.13, 22,433.37 and 8,804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.13, 22,433.37 and 8,804.13 is: 12,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.13 : 22,433.37 = 8,804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.13/22,433.37 = 8,804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.13x = 22,433.37 × 8,804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.13x = 197,506,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,506,305.82/16,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.65

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