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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.88, 22,624.93 and 8,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.88, 22,624.93 and 8,942.88 is: 12,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.88 : 22,624.93 = 8,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.88/22,624.93 = 8,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.88x = 22,624.93 × 8,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.88x = 202,331,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,331,898.52/16,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.17

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