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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.01, 22,771.44 and 8,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.01, 22,771.44 and 8,947.33 is: 12,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.01 : 22,771.44 = 8,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.01/22,771.44 = 8,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.01x = 22,771.44 × 8,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.01x = 203,743,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,743,531.33/16,501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.34

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