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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.88, 22,503.51 and 8,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.88, 22,503.51 and 8,854.88 is: 12,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.88 : 22,503.51 = 8,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.88/22,503.51 = 8,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.88x = 22,503.51 × 8,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.88x = 199,265,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,265,768.11/16,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.74

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