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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.11, 22,615.50 and 8,936.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.11, 22,615.50 and 8,936.11 is: 12,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.11 : 22,615.50 = 8,936.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.11/22,615.50 = 8,936.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.11x = 22,615.50 × 8,936.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.11x = 202,094,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,094,595.71/16,388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.78

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