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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.04, 22,620.90 and 8,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.04, 22,620.90 and 8,940.20 is: 12,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.04 : 22,620.90 = 8,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.04/22,620.90 = 8,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.04x = 22,620.90 × 8,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.04x = 202,235,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,235,370.18/16,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,337.41

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