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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.12, 22,503.84 and 8,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.12, 22,503.84 and 8,855.12 is: 12,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.12 : 22,503.84 = 8,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.12/22,503.84 = 8,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.12x = 22,503.84 × 8,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.12x = 199,274,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,274,203.66/16,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.07

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