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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.13, 22,418.27 and 8,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.13, 22,418.27 and 8,793.13 is: 12,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.13 : 22,418.27 = 8,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.13/22,418.27 = 8,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.13x = 22,418.27 × 8,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.13x = 197,126,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,126,762.49/16,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.51

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