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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.88, 22,514.49 and 8,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.88, 22,514.49 and 8,862.88 is: 12,230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.88 : 22,514.49 = 8,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.88/22,514.49 = 8,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.88x = 22,514.49 × 8,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.88x = 199,543,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,543,223.13/16,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.75

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