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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.63, 22,492.13 and 8,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.63, 22,492.13 and 8,846.63 is: 12,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.63 : 22,492.13 = 8,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.63/22,492.13 = 8,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.63x = 22,492.13 × 8,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.63x = 198,979,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,979,552.02/16,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.36

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