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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.70, 22,646.76 and 8,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.70, 22,646.76 and 8,958.70 is: 12,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.70 : 22,646.76 = 8,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.70/22,646.76 = 8,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.70x = 22,646.76 × 8,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.70x = 202,885,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,885,528.81/16,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.00

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