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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.12, 22,447.02 and 8,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.12, 22,447.02 and 8,814.12 is: 12,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.12 : 22,447.02 = 8,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.12/22,447.02 = 8,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.12x = 22,447.02 × 8,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.12x = 197,850,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,850,727.92/16,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.36

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