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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.69, 22,446.66 and 8,813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.69, 22,446.66 and 8,813.69 is: 12,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.69 : 22,446.66 = 8,813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.69/22,446.66 = 8,813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.69x = 22,446.66 × 8,813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.69x = 197,837,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,837,902.78/16,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.90

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