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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.38, 22,617.36 and 8,937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.38, 22,617.36 and 8,937.38 is: 12,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.38 : 22,617.36 = 8,937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.38/22,617.36 = 8,937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.38x = 22,617.36 × 8,937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.38x = 202,139,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,139,827.83/16,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.59

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