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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.29, 22,708.22 and 8,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.29, 22,708.22 and 8,901.63 is: 12,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.29 : 22,708.22 = 8,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.29/22,708.22 = 8,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.29x = 22,708.22 × 8,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.29x = 202,140,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,140,127.89/16,455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.21

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