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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297, 22,489.88 and 8,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297, 22,489.88 and 8,845 is: 12,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297 : 22,489.88 = 8,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297/22,489.88 = 8,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297x = 22,489.88 × 8,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297x = 198,922,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,922,988.60/16,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.11

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