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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.44, 22,674.12 and 8,978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.44, 22,674.12 and 8,978.44 is: 12,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.44 : 22,674.12 = 8,978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.44/22,674.12 = 8,978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.44x = 22,674.12 × 8,978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.44x = 203,578,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,578,225.97/16,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.31

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