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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.06, 22,482.93 and 8,840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.06, 22,482.93 and 8,840.06 is: 12,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.06 : 22,482.93 = 8,840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.06/22,482.93 = 8,840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.06x = 22,482.93 × 8,840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.06x = 198,750,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,750,450.18/16,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.22

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