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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.04, 22,627.84 and 8,945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.04, 22,627.84 and 8,945.04 is: 12,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.04 : 22,627.84 = 8,945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.04/22,627.84 = 8,945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.04x = 22,627.84 × 8,945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.04x = 202,406,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,406,933.91/16,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.11

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