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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.24, 22,550.70 and 8,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.24, 22,550.70 and 8,889.24 is: 12,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.24 : 22,550.70 = 8,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.24/22,550.70 = 8,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.24x = 22,550.70 × 8,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.24x = 200,458,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,458,584.47/16,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.04

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