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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.92, 22,437.35 and 8,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.92, 22,437.35 and 8,806.92 is: 12,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.92 : 22,437.35 = 8,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.92/22,437.35 = 8,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.92x = 22,437.35 × 8,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.92x = 197,603,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,603,902.43/16,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.57

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