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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.02, 22,652.22 and 8,963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.02, 22,652.22 and 8,963.02 is: 12,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.02 : 22,652.22 = 8,963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.02/22,652.22 = 8,963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.02x = 22,652.22 × 8,963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.02x = 203,032,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,032,300.90/16,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.69

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