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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.93, 22,689.82 and 8,888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.93, 22,689.82 and 8,888.23 is: 12,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.93 : 22,689.82 = 8,888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.93/22,689.82 = 8,888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.93x = 22,689.82 × 8,888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.93x = 201,672,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,672,338.82/16,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.73

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