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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.20, 22,581.20 and 8,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.20, 22,581.20 and 8,911.20 is: 12,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.20 : 22,581.20 = 8,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.20/22,581.20 = 8,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.20x = 22,581.20 × 8,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.20x = 201,225,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,225,589.44/16,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.45

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