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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.07, 22,688.84 and 8,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.07, 22,688.84 and 8,887.55 is: 12,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.07 : 22,688.84 = 8,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.07/22,688.84 = 8,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.07x = 22,688.84 × 8,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.07x = 201,648,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,648,058.72/16,441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.90

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