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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.88, 22,442.77 and 8,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.88, 22,442.77 and 8,810.88 is: 12,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.88 : 22,442.77 = 8,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.88/22,442.77 = 8,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.88x = 22,442.77 × 8,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.88x = 197,740,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,740,553.34/16,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.01

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