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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.13, 22,440.35 and 8,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.13, 22,440.35 and 8,809.13 is: 12,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.13 : 22,440.35 = 8,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.13/22,440.35 = 8,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.13x = 22,440.35 × 8,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.13x = 197,679,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,679,960.40/16,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.59

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