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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.64, 22,479.66 and 8,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.64, 22,479.66 and 8,837.64 is: 12,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.64 : 22,479.66 = 8,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.64/22,479.66 = 8,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.64x = 22,479.66 × 8,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.64x = 198,667,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,667,142.40/16,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.92

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