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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.75, 22,503.33 and 8,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.75, 22,503.33 and 8,854.75 is: 12,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.75 : 22,503.33 = 8,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.75/22,503.33 = 8,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.75x = 22,503.33 × 8,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.75x = 199,261,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,261,361.32/16,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.56

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