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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.68, 22,573.80 and 8,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.68, 22,573.80 and 8,905.68 is: 12,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.68 : 22,573.80 = 8,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.68/22,573.80 = 8,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.68x = 22,573.80 × 8,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.68x = 201,035,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,035,039.18/16,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.95

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