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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.63, 22,439.67 and 8,808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.63, 22,439.67 and 8,808.63 is: 12,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.63 : 22,439.67 = 8,808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.63/22,439.67 = 8,808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.63x = 22,439.67 × 8,808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.63x = 197,662,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662,750.35/16,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.91

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