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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.38, 22,509.71 and 8,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.38, 22,509.71 and 8,859.38 is: 12,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.38 : 22,509.71 = 8,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.38/22,509.71 = 8,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.38x = 22,509.71 × 8,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.38x = 199,421,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,421,917.73/16,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.94

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