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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.48, 22,563.96 and 8,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.48, 22,563.96 and 8,898.48 is: 12,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.48 : 22,563.96 = 8,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.48/22,563.96 = 8,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.48x = 22,563.96 × 8,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.48x = 200,784,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,784,946.78/16,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.06

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