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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.70, 22,644 and 8,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.70, 22,644 and 8,956.70 is: 12,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.70 : 22,644 = 8,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.70/22,644 = 8,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.70x = 22,644 × 8,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.70x = 202,815,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,815,514.80/16,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.24

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