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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.38, 22,658.74 and 8,967.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.38, 22,658.74 and 8,967.38 is: 12,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.38 : 22,658.74 = 8,967.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.38/22,658.74 = 8,967.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.38x = 22,658.74 × 8,967.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.38x = 203,189,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,189,396.19/16,419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.98

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