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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.44, 22,442.20 and 8,810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.44, 22,442.20 and 8,810.44 is: 12,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.44 : 22,442.20 = 8,810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.44/22,442.20 = 8,810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.44x = 22,442.20 × 8,810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.44x = 197,725,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,725,578.44/16,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.42

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