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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.63, 22,442.43 and 8,810.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.63, 22,442.43 and 8,810.63 is: 12,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.63 : 22,442.43 = 8,810.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.63/22,442.43 = 8,810.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.63x = 22,442.43 × 8,810.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.63x = 197,731,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,731,790.77/16,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.66

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