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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.26, 22,486.06 and 8,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.26, 22,486.06 and 8,842.26 is: 12,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.26 : 22,486.06 = 8,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.26/22,486.06 = 8,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.26x = 22,486.06 × 8,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.26x = 198,827,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,827,588.90/16,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.31

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