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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.61, 22,489.33 and 8,844.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.61, 22,489.33 and 8,844.61 is: 12,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.61 : 22,489.33 = 8,844.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.61/22,489.33 = 8,844.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.61x = 22,489.33 × 8,844.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.61x = 198,909,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,909,274.68/16,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.56

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