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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,387.18, 22,614.63 and 8,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,387.18, 22,614.63 and 8,935.18 is: 12,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,387.18 : 22,614.63 = 8,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,387.18/22,614.63 = 8,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,387.18x = 22,614.63 × 8,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,387.18x = 202,065,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,065,789.68/16,387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.72

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