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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.27, 22,588.22 and 8,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.27, 22,588.22 and 8,916.27 is: 12,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.27 : 22,588.22 = 8,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.27/22,588.22 = 8,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.27x = 22,588.22 × 8,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.27x = 201,402,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,402,623.76/16,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.45

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