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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.06, 22,505.07 and 8,856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.06, 22,505.07 and 8,856.06 is: 12,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.06 : 22,505.07 = 8,856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.06/22,505.07 = 8,856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.06x = 22,505.07 × 8,856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.06x = 199,306,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,306,250.22/16,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.33

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