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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.92, 22,445.60 and 8,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.92, 22,445.60 and 8,812.92 is: 12,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.92 : 22,445.60 = 8,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.92/22,445.60 = 8,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.92x = 22,445.60 × 8,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.92x = 197,811,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,811,233.09/16,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.83

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