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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.72, 22,707.42 and 8,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.72, 22,707.42 and 8,901.02 is: 12,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.72 : 22,707.42 = 8,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.72/22,707.42 = 8,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.72x = 22,707.42 × 8,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.72x = 202,119,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,119,199.57/16,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.36

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