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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.39, 22,718.12 and 8,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.39, 22,718.12 and 8,908.73 is: 12,294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.39 : 22,718.12 = 8,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.39/22,718.12 = 8,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.39x = 22,718.12 × 8,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.39x = 202,389,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,389,702.15/16,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.07

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