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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.54, 22,627.35 and 8,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.54, 22,627.35 and 8,944.54 is: 12,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.54 : 22,627.35 = 8,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.54/22,627.35 = 8,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.54x = 22,627.35 × 8,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.54x = 202,391,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,391,237.17/16,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.53

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