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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.26, 22,628.48 and 8,945.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.26, 22,628.48 and 8,945.26 is: 12,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.26 : 22,628.48 = 8,945.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.26/22,628.48 = 8,945.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.26x = 22,628.48 × 8,945.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.26x = 202,417,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,417,637.00/16,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.60

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