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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.94, 22,688.50 and 8,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.94, 22,688.50 and 8,887.25 is: 12,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.94 : 22,688.50 = 8,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.94/22,688.50 = 8,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.94x = 22,688.50 × 8,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.94x = 201,638,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,638,371.63/16,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.41

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