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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.19, 22,447.37 and 8,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.19, 22,447.37 and 8,814.19 is: 12,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.19 : 22,447.37 = 8,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.19/22,447.37 = 8,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.19x = 22,447.37 × 8,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.19x = 197,855,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,855,350.10/16,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.60

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