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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.06, 22,546.35 and 8,886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.06, 22,546.35 and 8,886.06 is: 12,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.06 : 22,546.35 = 8,886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.06/22,546.35 = 8,886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.06x = 22,546.35 × 8,886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.06x = 200,348,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348,218.88/16,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.67

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