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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.31, 22,611.67 and 8,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.31, 22,611.67 and 8,933.31 is: 12,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.31 : 22,611.67 = 8,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.31/22,611.67 = 8,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.31x = 22,611.67 × 8,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.31x = 201,997,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,997,057.73/16,385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.94

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