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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.88, 22,448.32 and 8,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.88, 22,448.32 and 8,814.88 is: 12,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.88 : 22,448.32 = 8,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.88/22,448.32 = 8,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.88x = 22,448.32 × 8,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.88x = 197,879,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,879,247.00/16,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.55

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