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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.46, 22,753.02 and 8,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.46, 22,753.02 and 8,934.12 is: 12,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.46 : 22,753.02 = 8,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.46/22,753.02 = 8,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.46x = 22,753.02 × 8,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.46x = 203,278,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,211.04/16,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.26

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