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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.07, 22,638.96 and 8,953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.07, 22,638.96 and 8,953.07 is: 12,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.07 : 22,638.96 = 8,953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.07/22,638.96 = 8,953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.07x = 22,638.96 × 8,953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.07x = 202,688,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,688,080.41/16,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.21

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