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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.96, 22,646.28 and 8,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.96, 22,646.28 and 8,957.52 is: 12,360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.96 : 22,646.28 = 8,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.96/22,646.28 = 8,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.96x = 22,646.28 × 8,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.96x = 202,854,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,854,506.03/16,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.92

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