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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.26, 22,453.09 and 8,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.26, 22,453.09 and 8,818.26 is: 12,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.26 : 22,453.09 = 8,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.26/22,453.09 = 8,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.26x = 22,453.09 × 8,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.26x = 197,997,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,997,185.42/16,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.27

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