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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.70, 22,448.04 and 8,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.70, 22,448.04 and 8,814.70 is: 12,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.70 : 22,448.04 = 8,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.70/22,448.04 = 8,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.70x = 22,448.04 × 8,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.70x = 197,872,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,872,625.95/16,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.28

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