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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.27, 22,711.01 and 8,903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.27, 22,711.01 and 8,903.61 is: 12,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.27 : 22,711.01 = 8,903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.27/22,711.01 = 8,903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.27x = 22,711.01 × 8,903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.27x = 202,210,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,210,016.39/16,457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.97

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