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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.25, 22,622.96 and 8,941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.25, 22,622.96 and 8,941.25 is: 12,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.25 : 22,622.96 = 8,941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.25/22,622.96 = 8,941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.25x = 22,622.96 × 8,941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.25x = 202,277,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,277,541.10/16,393.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,339.07

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