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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.39, 22,447.62 and 8,814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.39, 22,447.62 and 8,814.39 is: 12,163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.39 : 22,447.62 = 8,814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.39/22,447.62 = 8,814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.39x = 22,447.62 × 8,814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.39x = 197,862,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,862,077.25/16,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.86

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