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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.67, 22,503.12 and 8,854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.67, 22,503.12 and 8,854.67 is: 12,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.67 : 22,503.12 = 8,854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.67/22,503.12 = 8,854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.67x = 22,503.12 × 8,854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.67x = 199,257,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,257,701.57/16,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.40

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