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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.69, 22,443.89 and 8,811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.69, 22,443.89 and 8,811.69 is: 12,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.69 : 22,443.89 = 8,811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.69/22,443.89 = 8,811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.69x = 22,443.89 × 8,811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.69x = 197,768,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,768,544.96/16,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.13

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