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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.68, 22,772.40 and 8,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.68, 22,772.40 and 8,948.04 is: 12,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.68 : 22,772.40 = 8,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.68/22,772.40 = 8,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.68x = 22,772.40 × 8,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.68x = 203,768,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,768,346.10/16,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.34

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