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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.59, 22,486.46 and 8,842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.59, 22,486.46 and 8,842.59 is: 12,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.59 : 22,486.46 = 8,842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.59/22,486.46 = 8,842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.59x = 22,486.46 × 8,842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.59x = 198,838,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,838,502.12/16,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.73

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