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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.08, 22,546.68 and 8,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.08, 22,546.68 and 8,886.08 is: 12,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.08 : 22,546.68 = 8,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.08/22,546.68 = 8,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.08x = 22,546.68 × 8,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.08x = 200,351,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,351,602.21/16,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.86

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