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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.08, 22,440.16 and 8,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.08, 22,440.16 and 8,809.08 is: 12,156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.08 : 22,440.16 = 8,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.08/22,440.16 = 8,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.08x = 22,440.16 × 8,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.08x = 197,677,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,677,164.65/16,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.46

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