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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.44, 22,657.99 and 8,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.44, 22,657.99 and 8,966.44 is: 12,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.44 : 22,657.99 = 8,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.44/22,657.99 = 8,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.44x = 22,657.99 × 8,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.44x = 203,161,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,161,428.79/16,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.98

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