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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.08, 22,452.64 and 8,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.08, 22,452.64 and 8,818.08 is: 12,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.08 : 22,452.64 = 8,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.08/22,452.64 = 8,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.08x = 22,452.64 × 8,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.08x = 197,989,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,989,175.73/16,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.91

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