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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.68, 22,434.30 and 8,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.68, 22,434.30 and 8,804.68 is: 12,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.68 : 22,434.30 = 8,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.68/22,434.30 = 8,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.68x = 22,434.30 × 8,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.68x = 197,526,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,526,832.52/16,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.50

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