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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.17, 22,774.19 and 8,949.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.17, 22,774.19 and 8,949.35 is: 12,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.17 : 22,774.19 = 8,949.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.17/22,774.19 = 8,949.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.17x = 22,774.19 × 8,949.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.17x = 203,814,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,814,209.47/16,503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.01

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