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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.80, 22,635.84 and 8,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.80, 22,635.84 and 8,950.80 is: 12,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.80 : 22,635.84 = 8,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.80/22,635.84 = 8,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.80x = 22,635.84 × 8,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.80x = 202,608,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,608,876.67/16,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.09

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