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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.88, 22,434.48 and 8,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.88, 22,434.48 and 8,804.88 is: 12,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.88 : 22,434.48 = 8,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.88/22,434.48 = 8,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.88x = 22,434.48 × 8,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.88x = 197,532,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,532,904.26/16,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.73

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