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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.70, 22,637.10 and 8,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.70, 22,637.10 and 8,951.70 is: 12,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.70 : 22,637.10 = 8,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.70/22,637.10 = 8,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.70x = 22,637.10 × 8,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.70x = 202,640,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,640,528.07/16,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.34

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