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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.38, 22,443.47 and 8,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.38, 22,443.47 and 8,811.38 is: 12,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.38 : 22,443.47 = 8,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.38/22,443.47 = 8,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.38x = 22,443.47 × 8,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.38x = 197,757,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,757,786.41/16,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.70

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