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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.42, 22,625.75 and 8,943.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.42, 22,625.75 and 8,943.58 is: 12,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.42 : 22,625.75 = 8,943.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.42/22,625.75 = 8,943.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.42x = 22,625.75 × 8,943.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.42x = 202,355,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,355,205.19/16,395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.18

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