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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.06, 22,495.29 and 8,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.06, 22,495.29 and 8,849.06 is: 12,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.06 : 22,495.29 = 8,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.06/22,495.29 = 8,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.06x = 22,495.29 × 8,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.06x = 199,062,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,062,170.93/16,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.61

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