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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.26, 22,501.24 and 8,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.26, 22,501.24 and 8,853.26 is: 12,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.26 : 22,501.24 = 8,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.26/22,501.24 = 8,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.26x = 22,501.24 × 8,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.26x = 199,209,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,209,328.04/16,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.49

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