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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.76, 22,510.10 and 8,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.76, 22,510.10 and 8,859.76 is: 12,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.76 : 22,510.10 = 8,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.76/22,510.10 = 8,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.76x = 22,510.10 × 8,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.76x = 199,434,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,434,083.58/16,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.40

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