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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.36, 22,580.76 and 8,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.36, 22,580.76 and 8,911.36 is: 12,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.36 : 22,580.76 = 8,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.36/22,580.76 = 8,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.36x = 22,580.76 × 8,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.36x = 201,225,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,225,281.43/16,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.31

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