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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,386.18, 22,613.25 and 8,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,386.18, 22,613.25 and 8,934.18 is: 12,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386.18 : 22,613.25 = 8,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386.18/22,613.25 = 8,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386.18x = 22,613.25 × 8,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386.18x = 202,030,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,030,845.89/16,386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.34

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