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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.53, 22,584.43 and 8,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.53, 22,584.43 and 8,913.53 is: 12,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.53 : 22,584.43 = 8,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.53/22,584.43 = 8,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.53x = 22,584.43 × 8,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.53x = 201,306,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,306,994.34/16,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.67

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