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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.88, 22,619.43 and 8,938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.88, 22,619.43 and 8,938.88 is: 12,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.88 : 22,619.43 = 8,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.88/22,619.43 = 8,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.88x = 22,619.43 × 8,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.88x = 202,192,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,192,257.34/16,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.66

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