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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.38, 22,512.42 and 8,861.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.38, 22,512.42 and 8,861.38 is: 12,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.38 : 22,512.42 = 8,861.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.38/22,512.42 = 8,861.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.38x = 22,512.42 × 8,861.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.38x = 199,491,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,491,108.34/16,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.68

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