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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.88, 22,751.69 and 8,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.88, 22,751.69 and 8,933.22 is: 12,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.88 : 22,751.69 = 8,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.88/22,751.69 = 8,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.88x = 22,751.69 × 8,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.88x = 203,245,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,245,807.48/16,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.73

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