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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.63, 22,650.95 and 8,961.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.63, 22,650.95 and 8,961.63 is: 12,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.63 : 22,650.95 = 8,961.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.63/22,650.95 = 8,961.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.63x = 22,650.95 × 8,961.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.63x = 202,989,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,989,433.05/16,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.13

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