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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.42, 22,624.37 and 8,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.42, 22,624.37 and 8,942.58 is: 12,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.42 : 22,624.37 = 8,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.42/22,624.37 = 8,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.42x = 22,624.37 × 8,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.42x = 202,320,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,320,238.67/16,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.80

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