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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.19, 22,444.58 and 8,812.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.19, 22,444.58 and 8,812.19 is: 12,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.19 : 22,444.58 = 8,812.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.19/22,444.58 = 8,812.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.19x = 22,444.58 × 8,812.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.19x = 197,785,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,785,903.43/16,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.82

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