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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.91, 22,707.80 and 8,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.91, 22,707.80 and 8,901.23 is: 12,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.91 : 22,707.80 = 8,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.91/22,707.80 = 8,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.91x = 22,707.80 × 8,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.91x = 202,127,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127,192.55/16,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.70

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