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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.94, 22,573.95 and 8,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.94, 22,573.95 and 8,905.94 is: 12,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.94 : 22,573.95 = 8,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.94/22,573.95 = 8,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.94x = 22,573.95 × 8,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.94x = 201,042,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,042,244.26/16,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.19

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