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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.26, 22,448.82 and 8,815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.26, 22,448.82 and 8,815.26 is: 12,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.26 : 22,448.82 = 8,815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.26/22,448.82 = 8,815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.26x = 22,448.82 × 8,815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.26x = 197,892,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,892,184.99/16,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.06

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