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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.68, 22,685.04 and 8,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.68, 22,685.04 and 8,986.68 is: 12,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.68 : 22,685.04 = 8,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.68/22,685.04 = 8,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.68x = 22,685.04 × 8,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.68x = 203,863,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,863,195.27/16,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.43

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