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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.50, 22,440.96 and 8,809.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.50, 22,440.96 and 8,809.50 is: 12,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.50 : 22,440.96 = 8,809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.50/22,440.96 = 8,809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.50x = 22,440.96 × 8,809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.50x = 197,693,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,693,637.12/16,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.16

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