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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.83, 22,751.84 and 8,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.83, 22,751.84 and 8,933.22 is: 12,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.83 : 22,751.84 = 8,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.83/22,751.84 = 8,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.83x = 22,751.84 × 8,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.83x = 203,247,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,247,192.12/16,486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.85

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