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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.08, 22,501.80 and 8,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.08, 22,501.80 and 8,854.08 is: 12,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.08 : 22,501.80 = 8,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.08/22,501.80 = 8,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.08x = 22,501.80 × 8,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.08x = 199,232,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,232,737.34/16,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.31

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