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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.93, 22,753.34 and 8,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.93, 22,753.34 and 8,934.20 is: 12,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.93 : 22,753.34 = 8,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.93/22,753.34 = 8,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.93x = 22,753.34 × 8,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.93x = 203,282,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,282,888.31/16,487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.19

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