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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.62, 22,449.09 and 8,815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.62, 22,449.09 and 8,815.62 is: 12,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.62 : 22,449.09 = 8,815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.62/22,449.09 = 8,815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.62x = 22,449.09 × 8,815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.62x = 197,902,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,902,646.79/16,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.43

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