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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.56, 22,626.02 and 8,943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.56, 22,626.02 and 8,943.56 is: 12,342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.56 : 22,626.02 = 8,943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.56/22,626.02 = 8,943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.56x = 22,626.02 × 8,943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.56x = 202,357,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,357,167.43/16,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.19

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