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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.68, 22,456.14 and 8,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.68, 22,456.14 and 8,820.68 is: 12,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.68 : 22,456.14 = 8,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.68/22,456.14 = 8,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.68x = 22,456.14 × 8,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.68x = 198,078,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,078,424.98/16,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.45

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