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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.26, 22,719.31 and 8,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.26, 22,719.31 and 8,909.56 is: 12,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.26 : 22,719.31 = 8,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.26/22,719.31 = 8,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.26x = 22,719.31 × 8,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.26x = 202,419,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,419,111.85/16,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.20

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