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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.34, 22,487.49 and 8,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.34, 22,487.49 and 8,843.34 is: 12,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.34 : 22,487.49 = 8,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.34/22,487.49 = 8,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.34x = 22,487.49 × 8,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.34x = 198,864,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,864,519.82/16,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.77

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