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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.75, 22,448.13 and 8,814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.75, 22,448.13 and 8,814.75 is: 12,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.75 : 22,448.13 = 8,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.75/22,448.13 = 8,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.75x = 22,448.13 × 8,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.75x = 197,874,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,874,653.92/16,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.36

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