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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.88, 22,589.06 and 8,916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.88, 22,589.06 and 8,916.88 is: 12,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.88 : 22,589.06 = 8,916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.88/22,589.06 = 8,916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.88x = 22,589.06 × 8,916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.88x = 201,423,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,423,937.33/16,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.30

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