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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.84, 22,626.40 and 8,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.84, 22,626.40 and 8,944.32 is: 12,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.84 : 22,626.40 = 8,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.84/22,626.40 = 8,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.84x = 22,626.40 × 8,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.84x = 202,377,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,377,762.05/16,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.24

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