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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.88, 22,640.18 and 8,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.88, 22,640.18 and 8,953.88 is: 12,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.88 : 22,640.18 = 8,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.88/22,640.18 = 8,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.88x = 22,640.18 × 8,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.88x = 202,717,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,717,296.93/16,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.38

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