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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.44, 22,516.82 and 8,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.44, 22,516.82 and 8,864.44 is: 12,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.44 : 22,516.82 = 8,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.44/22,516.82 = 8,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.44x = 22,516.82 × 8,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.44x = 199,598,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,598,932.51/16,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.00

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