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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.75, 22,718.42 and 8,908.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.75, 22,718.42 and 8,908.91 is: 12,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.75 : 22,718.42 = 8,908.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.75/22,718.42 = 8,908.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.75x = 22,718.42 × 8,908.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.75x = 202,396,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,396,314.58/16,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.20

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