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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.64, 22,446.60 and 8,813.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.64, 22,446.60 and 8,813.64 is: 12,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.64 : 22,446.60 = 8,813.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.64/22,446.60 = 8,813.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.64x = 22,446.60 × 8,813.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.64x = 197,836,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,836,251.62/16,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.83

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