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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.56, 22,628.58 and 8,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.56, 22,628.58 and 8,945.56 is: 12,344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.56 : 22,628.58 = 8,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.56/22,628.58 = 8,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.56x = 22,628.58 × 8,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.56x = 202,425,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,425,320.10/16,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.84

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