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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.93, 22,576.91 and 8,907.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.93, 22,576.91 and 8,907.93 is: 12,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.93 : 22,576.91 = 8,907.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.93/22,576.91 = 8,907.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.93x = 22,576.91 × 8,907.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.93x = 201,113,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,113,489.36/16,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.05

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