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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.34, 22,501.50 and 8,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.34, 22,501.50 and 8,853.34 is: 12,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.34 : 22,501.50 = 8,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.34/22,501.50 = 8,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.34x = 22,501.50 × 8,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.34x = 199,213,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,213,430.01/16,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.68

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