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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.02, 22,643.94 and 8,957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.02, 22,643.94 and 8,957.02 is: 12,360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.02 : 22,643.94 = 8,957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.02/22,643.94 = 8,957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.02x = 22,643.94 × 8,957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.02x = 202,822,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,822,223.46/16,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.41

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