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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.13, 22,512.14 and 8,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.13, 22,512.14 and 8,861.13 is: 12,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.13 : 22,512.14 = 8,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.13/22,512.14 = 8,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.13x = 22,512.14 × 8,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.13x = 199,482,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,482,999.12/16,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.37

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