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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.82, 22,511.09 and 8,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.82, 22,511.09 and 8,860.66 is: 12,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.82 : 22,511.09 = 8,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.82/22,511.09 = 8,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.82x = 22,511.09 × 8,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.82x = 199,463,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,463,114.72/16,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.38

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