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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.84, 22,623.64 and 8,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.84, 22,623.64 and 8,942.32 is: 12,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.84 : 22,623.64 = 8,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.84/22,623.64 = 8,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.84x = 22,623.64 × 8,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.84x = 202,307,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307,828.44/16,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.48

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