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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.54, 22,625.97 and 8,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.54, 22,625.97 and 8,943.54 is: 12,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.54 : 22,625.97 = 8,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.54/22,625.97 = 8,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.54x = 22,625.97 × 8,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.54x = 202,356,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356,267.73/16,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.15

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