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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.53, 22,722.27 and 8,911.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.53, 22,722.27 and 8,911.69 is: 12,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.53 : 22,722.27 = 8,911.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.53/22,722.27 = 8,911.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.53x = 22,722.27 × 8,911.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.53x = 202,493,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,493,826.34/16,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.04

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