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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.88, 22,584.92 and 8,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.88, 22,584.92 and 8,913.88 is: 12,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.88 : 22,584.92 = 8,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.88/22,584.92 = 8,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.88x = 22,584.92 × 8,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.88x = 201,319,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,319,266.69/16,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.16

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