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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.14, 22,647.36 and 8,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.14, 22,647.36 and 8,959.14 is: 12,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.14 : 22,647.36 = 8,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.14/22,647.36 = 8,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.14x = 22,647.36 × 8,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.14x = 202,900,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,900,868.87/16,411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.61

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