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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.36, 22,622.16 and 8,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.36, 22,622.16 and 8,941.36 is: 12,338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.36 : 22,622.16 = 8,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.36/22,622.16 = 8,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.36x = 22,622.16 × 8,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.36x = 202,272,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,272,876.54/16,393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.71

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