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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.78, 22,455.09 and 8,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.78, 22,455.09 and 8,819.78 is: 12,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.78 : 22,455.09 = 8,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.78/22,455.09 = 8,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.78x = 22,455.09 × 8,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.78x = 198,048,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,048,953.68/16,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.31

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