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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.76, 22,456.40 and 8,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.76, 22,456.40 and 8,820.76 is: 12,172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.76 : 22,456.40 = 8,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.76/22,456.40 = 8,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.76x = 22,456.40 × 8,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.76x = 198,082,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,082,514.86/16,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.64

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