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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.28, 22,450.26 and 8,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.28, 22,450.26 and 8,816.28 is: 12,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.28 : 22,450.26 = 8,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.28/22,450.26 = 8,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.28x = 22,450.26 × 8,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.28x = 197,927,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,927,778.23/16,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.48

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