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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.56, 22,627.20 and 8,944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.56, 22,627.20 and 8,944.56 is: 12,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.56 : 22,627.20 = 8,944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.56/22,627.20 = 8,944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.56x = 22,627.20 × 8,944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.56x = 202,390,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,390,348.03/16,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.46

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