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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.32, 22,507.64 and 8,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.32, 22,507.64 and 8,858.16 is: 12,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.32 : 22,507.64 = 8,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.32/22,507.64 = 8,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.32x = 22,507.64 × 8,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.32x = 199,376,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,376,276.34/16,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.93

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