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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.93, 22,448.40 and 8,814.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.93, 22,448.40 and 8,814.93 is: 12,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.93 : 22,448.40 = 8,814.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.93/22,448.40 = 8,814.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.93x = 22,448.40 × 8,814.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.93x = 197,881,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,881,074.61/16,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.62

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