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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.24, 22,642.02 and 8,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.24, 22,642.02 and 8,955.24 is: 12,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.24 : 22,642.02 = 8,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.24/22,642.02 = 8,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.24x = 22,642.02 × 8,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.24x = 202,764,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,764,723.18/16,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.25

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