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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.13, 22,581.11 and 8,911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.13, 22,581.11 and 8,911.13 is: 12,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.13 : 22,581.11 = 8,911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.13/22,581.11 = 8,911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.13x = 22,581.11 × 8,911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.13x = 201,223,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,223,116.13/16,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.35

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