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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.92, 22,625.06 and 8,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.92, 22,625.06 and 8,943.08 is: 12,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.92 : 22,625.06 = 8,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.92/22,625.06 = 8,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.92x = 22,625.06 × 8,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.92x = 202,337,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,337,721.58/16,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.49

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