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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.93, 22,451.16 and 8,816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.93, 22,451.16 and 8,816.93 is: 12,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.93 : 22,451.16 = 8,816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.93/22,451.16 = 8,816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.93x = 22,451.16 × 8,816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.93x = 197,950,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,950,306.14/16,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.38

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