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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.88, 22,649.90 and 8,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.88, 22,649.90 and 8,960.88 is: 12,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.88 : 22,649.90 = 8,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.88/22,649.90 = 8,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.88x = 22,649.90 × 8,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.88x = 202,963,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,963,035.91/16,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.08

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