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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.86, 22,480.05 and 8,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.86, 22,480.05 and 8,837.86 is: 12,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.86 : 22,480.05 = 8,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.86/22,480.05 = 8,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.86x = 22,480.05 × 8,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.86x = 198,675,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,675,534.69/16,289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.27

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