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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.17, 22,625.41 and 8,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.17, 22,625.41 and 8,943.33 is: 12,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.17 : 22,625.41 = 8,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.17/22,625.41 = 8,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.17x = 22,625.41 × 8,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.17x = 202,346,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,346,508.02/16,395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.84

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