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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.18, 22,575.68 and 8,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.18, 22,575.68 and 8,907.18 is: 12,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.18 : 22,575.68 = 8,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.18/22,575.68 = 8,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.18x = 22,575.68 × 8,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.18x = 201,085,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,085,645.38/16,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.91

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