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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.96, 22,485.65 and 8,841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.96, 22,485.65 and 8,841.96 is: 12,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.96 : 22,485.65 = 8,841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.96/22,485.65 = 8,841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.96x = 22,485.65 × 8,841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.96x = 198,817,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,817,217.87/16,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.90

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