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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.61, 22,752.93 and 8,933.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.61, 22,752.93 and 8,933.94 is: 12,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.61 : 22,752.93 = 8,933.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.61/22,752.93 = 8,933.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.61x = 22,752.93 × 8,933.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.61x = 203,273,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,273,311.44/16,487.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.85

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