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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.04, 22,546.44 and 8,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.04, 22,546.44 and 8,886.04 is: 12,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.04 : 22,546.44 = 8,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.04/22,546.44 = 8,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.04x = 22,546.44 × 8,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.04x = 200,348,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348,567.70/16,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.71

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