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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.64, 22,434.24 and 8,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.64, 22,434.24 and 8,804.64 is: 12,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.64 : 22,434.24 = 8,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.64/22,434.24 = 8,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.64x = 22,434.24 × 8,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.64x = 197,525,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,525,406.87/16,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.44

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