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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.80, 22,638.60 and 8,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.80, 22,638.60 and 8,952.80 is: 12,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.80 : 22,638.60 = 8,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.80/22,638.60 = 8,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.80x = 22,638.60 × 8,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.80x = 202,678,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,678,858.08/16,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.85

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