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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.74, 22,553.10 and 8,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.74, 22,553.10 and 8,890.74 is: 12,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.74 : 22,553.10 = 8,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.74/22,553.10 = 8,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.74x = 22,553.10 × 8,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.74x = 200,513,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,513,748.29/16,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.29

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