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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.14, 22,442.08 and 8,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.14, 22,442.08 and 8,994.46 is: 12,412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.14 : 22,442.08 = 8,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.14/22,442.08 = 8,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.14x = 22,442.08 × 8,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.14x = 201,854,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,854,278.67/16,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.53

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