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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.72, 22,718.38 and 8,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.72, 22,718.38 and 8,908.88 is: 12,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.72 : 22,718.38 = 8,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.72/22,718.38 = 8,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.72x = 22,718.38 × 8,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.72x = 202,395,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,395,321.21/16,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.16

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