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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.26, 22,624.34 and 8,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.26, 22,624.34 and 8,942.26 is: 12,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.26 : 22,624.34 = 8,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.26/22,624.34 = 8,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.26x = 22,624.34 × 8,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.26x = 202,312,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,312,730.61/16,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.46

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