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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.02, 22,638.91 and 8,953.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.02, 22,638.91 and 8,953.02 is: 12,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.02 : 22,638.91 = 8,953.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.02/22,638.91 = 8,953.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.02x = 22,638.91 × 8,953.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.02x = 202,686,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,686,500.81/16,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.15

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