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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.38, 22,444.85 and 8,812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.38, 22,444.85 and 8,812.38 is: 12,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.38 : 22,444.85 = 8,812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.38/22,444.85 = 8,812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.38x = 22,444.85 × 8,812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.38x = 197,792,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,792,547.24/16,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.09

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