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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.82, 22,649.65 and 8,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.82, 22,649.65 and 8,960.82 is: 12,365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.82 : 22,649.65 = 8,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.82/22,649.65 = 8,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.82x = 22,649.65 × 8,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.82x = 202,959,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,959,436.71/16,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.91

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