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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.38, 22,453.14 and 8,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.38, 22,453.14 and 8,818.38 is: 12,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.38 : 22,453.14 = 8,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.38/22,453.14 = 8,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.38x = 22,453.14 × 8,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.38x = 198,000,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,000,320.71/16,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.37

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