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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.28, 22,501.20 and 8,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.28, 22,501.20 and 8,853.28 is: 12,217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.28 : 22,501.20 = 8,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.28/22,501.20 = 8,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.28x = 22,501.20 × 8,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.28x = 199,209,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,209,423.94/16,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.48

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