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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.04, 22,655.40 and 8,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.04, 22,655.40 and 8,965.04 is: 12,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.04 : 22,655.40 = 8,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.04/22,655.40 = 8,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.04x = 22,655.40 × 8,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.04x = 203,106,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,106,567.22/16,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.69

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