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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.44, 22,585.94 and 8,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.44, 22,585.94 and 8,914.44 is: 12,302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.44 : 22,585.94 = 8,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.44/22,585.94 = 8,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.44x = 22,585.94 × 8,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.44x = 201,341,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,341,006.97/16,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.06

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