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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.53, 22,719.67 and 8,909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.53, 22,719.67 and 8,909.86 is: 12,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.53 : 22,719.67 = 8,909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.53/22,719.67 = 8,909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.53x = 22,719.67 × 8,909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.53x = 202,429,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,429,042.47/16,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.60

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