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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.02, 22,710.59 and 8,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.02, 22,710.59 and 8,903.33 is: 12,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.02 : 22,710.59 = 8,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.02/22,710.59 = 8,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.02x = 22,710.59 × 8,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.02x = 202,199,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,199,719.20/16,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.54

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