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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.56, 22,445.04 and 8,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.56, 22,445.04 and 8,812.56 is: 12,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.56 : 22,445.04 = 8,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.56/22,445.04 = 8,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.56x = 22,445.04 × 8,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.56x = 197,798,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,798,261.70/16,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.30

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