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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.76, 22,467.44 and 8,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.76, 22,467.44 and 8,828.76 is: 12,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.76 : 22,467.44 = 8,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.76/22,467.44 = 8,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.76x = 22,467.44 × 8,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.76x = 198,359,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,359,635.57/16,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.68

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