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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347, 22,559.04 and 8,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347, 22,559.04 and 8,895 is: 12,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347 : 22,559.04 = 8,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347/22,559.04 = 8,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347x = 22,559.04 × 8,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347x = 200,662,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,662,660.80/16,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.20

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