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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.26, 22,458.48 and 8,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.26, 22,458.48 and 8,822.26 is: 12,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.26 : 22,458.48 = 8,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.26/22,458.48 = 8,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.26x = 22,458.48 × 8,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.26x = 198,134,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,134,549.76/16,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.72

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