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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.34, 22,484.73 and 8,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.34, 22,484.73 and 8,841.34 is: 12,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.34 : 22,484.73 = 8,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.34/22,484.73 = 8,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.34x = 22,484.73 × 8,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.34x = 198,795,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,795,142.74/16,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.01

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