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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.88, 22,626.31 and 8,943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.88, 22,626.31 and 8,943.88 is: 12,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.88 : 22,626.31 = 8,943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.88/22,626.31 = 8,943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.88x = 22,626.31 × 8,943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.88x = 202,367,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,367,001.48/16,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.55

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