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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.06, 22,476.15 and 8,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.06, 22,476.15 and 8,835.06 is: 12,192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.06 : 22,476.15 = 8,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.06/22,476.15 = 8,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.06x = 22,476.15 × 8,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.06x = 198,578,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,578,133.82/16,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.39

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