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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.67, 22,438.35 and 8,807.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.67, 22,438.35 and 8,807.67 is: 12,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.67 : 22,438.35 = 8,807.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.67/22,438.35 = 8,807.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.67x = 22,438.35 × 8,807.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.67x = 197,629,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,629,582.14/16,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.59

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