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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.26, 22,451.71 and 8,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.26, 22,451.71 and 8,817.26 is: 12,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.26 : 22,451.71 = 8,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.26/22,451.71 = 8,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.26x = 22,451.71 × 8,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.26x = 197,962,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,962,564.51/16,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.89

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