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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.63, 22,485.21 and 8,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.63, 22,485.21 and 8,841.63 is: 12,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.63 : 22,485.21 = 8,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.63/22,485.21 = 8,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.63x = 22,485.21 × 8,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.63x = 198,805,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,805,907.29/16,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.45

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