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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.90, 22,751.98 and 8,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.90, 22,751.98 and 8,933.33 is: 12,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.90 : 22,751.98 = 8,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.90/22,751.98 = 8,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.90x = 22,751.98 × 8,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.90x = 203,250,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,250,807.50/16,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.02

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