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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.89, 22,583.55 and 8,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.89, 22,583.55 and 8,912.89 is: 12,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.89 : 22,583.55 = 8,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.89/22,583.55 = 8,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.89x = 22,583.55 × 8,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.89x = 201,284,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,284,696.96/16,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.79

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