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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.22, 22,710.80 and 8,903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.22, 22,710.80 and 8,903.39 is: 12,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.22 : 22,710.80 = 8,903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.22/22,710.80 = 8,903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.22x = 22,710.80 × 8,903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.22x = 202,203,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,203,007.97/16,457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.59

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