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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.84, 22,463.36 and 8,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.84, 22,463.36 and 8,825.84 is: 12,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.84 : 22,463.36 = 8,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.84/22,463.36 = 8,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.84x = 22,463.36 × 8,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.84x = 198,258,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258,021.22/16,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.63

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