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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.04, 22,652.72 and 8,963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.04, 22,652.72 and 8,963.04 is: 12,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.04 : 22,652.72 = 8,963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.04/22,652.72 = 8,963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.04x = 22,652.72 × 8,963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.04x = 203,037,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,037,235.47/16,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.98

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