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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.15, 22,705.26 and 8,899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.15, 22,705.26 and 8,899.46 is: 12,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.15 : 22,705.26 = 8,899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.15/22,705.26 = 8,899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.15x = 22,705.26 × 8,899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.15x = 202,064,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,064,509.54/16,453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.20

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