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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.62, 22,719.62 and 8,909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.62, 22,719.62 and 8,909.79 is: 12,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.62 : 22,719.62 = 8,909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.62/22,719.62 = 8,909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.62x = 22,719.62 × 8,909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.62x = 202,427,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,427,043.08/16,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.42

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