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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.80, 22,751.75 and 8,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.80, 22,751.75 and 8,933.33 is: 12,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.80 : 22,751.75 = 8,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.80/22,751.75 = 8,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.80x = 22,751.75 × 8,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.80x = 203,248,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,248,988.34/16,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.98

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