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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.36, 22,566.96 and 8,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.36, 22,566.96 and 8,901.36 is: 12,283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.36 : 22,566.96 = 8,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.36/22,566.96 = 8,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.36x = 22,566.96 × 8,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.36x = 200,876,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,876,635.07/16,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.51

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