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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.79, 22,706.17 and 8,900.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.79, 22,706.17 and 8,900.14 is: 12,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.79 : 22,706.17 = 8,900.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.79/22,706.17 = 8,900.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.79x = 22,706.17 × 8,900.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.79x = 202,088,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,088,091.86/16,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.16

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