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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.63, 22,501.79 and 8,853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.63, 22,501.79 and 8,853.63 is: 12,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.63 : 22,501.79 = 8,853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.63/22,501.79 = 8,853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.63x = 22,501.79 × 8,853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.63x = 199,222,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,222,523.00/16,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.02

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