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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.28, 22,555.51 and 8,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.28, 22,555.51 and 8,892.28 is: 12,271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.28 : 22,555.51 = 8,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.28/22,555.51 = 8,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.28x = 22,555.51 × 8,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.28x = 200,569,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,569,966.45/16,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.57

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