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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.68, 22,453.38 and 8,818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.68, 22,453.38 and 8,818.68 is: 12,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.68 : 22,453.38 = 8,818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.68/22,453.38 = 8,818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.68x = 22,453.38 × 8,818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.68x = 198,009,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,009,173.14/16,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.69

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