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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.16, 22,487.76 and 8,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.16, 22,487.76 and 8,843.16 is: 12,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.16 : 22,487.76 = 8,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.16/22,487.76 = 8,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.16x = 22,487.76 × 8,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.16x = 198,862,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,862,859.72/16,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.80

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