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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.88, 22,510.40 and 8,859.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.88, 22,510.40 and 8,859.88 is: 12,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.88 : 22,510.40 = 8,859.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.88/22,510.40 = 8,859.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.88x = 22,510.40 × 8,859.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.88x = 199,439,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,439,442.75/16,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.64

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