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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.04, 22,503.84 and 8,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.04, 22,503.84 and 8,855.04 is: 12,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.04 : 22,503.84 = 8,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.04/22,503.84 = 8,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.04x = 22,503.84 × 8,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.04x = 199,272,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,272,403.35/16,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.02

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