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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.13, 22,491.44 and 8,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.13, 22,491.44 and 8,846.13 is: 12,207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.13 : 22,491.44 = 8,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.13/22,491.44 = 8,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.13x = 22,491.44 × 8,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.13x = 198,962,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,962,202.13/16,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.67

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