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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.43, 22,717.98 and 8,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.43, 22,717.98 and 8,908.60 is: 12,293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.43 : 22,717.98 = 8,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.43/22,717.98 = 8,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.43x = 22,717.98 × 8,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.43x = 202,385,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,385,362.10/16,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.77

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