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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.63, 22,487.99 and 8,843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.63, 22,487.99 and 8,843.63 is: 12,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.63 : 22,487.99 = 8,843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.63/22,487.99 = 8,843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.63x = 22,487.99 × 8,843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.63x = 198,875,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,875,306.35/16,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.21

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