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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.88, 22,439.94 and 8,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.88, 22,439.94 and 8,808.88 is: 12,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.88 : 22,439.94 = 8,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.88/22,439.94 = 8,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.88x = 22,439.94 × 8,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.88x = 197,670,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,670,738.67/16,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.21

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