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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.28, 22,498.44 and 8,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.28, 22,498.44 and 8,851.28 is: 12,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.28 : 22,498.44 = 8,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.28/22,498.44 = 8,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.28x = 22,498.44 × 8,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.28x = 199,139,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,139,992.00/16,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.72

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