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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.06, 22,720.25 and 8,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.06, 22,720.25 and 8,910.24 is: 12,296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.06 : 22,720.25 = 8,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.06/22,720.25 = 8,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.06x = 22,720.25 × 8,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.06x = 202,442,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,442,835.81/16,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.05

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