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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.27, 22,720.72 and 8,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.27, 22,720.72 and 8,910.62 is: 12,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.27 : 22,720.72 = 8,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.27/22,720.72 = 8,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.27x = 22,720.72 × 8,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.27x = 202,455,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,455,566.17/16,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.66

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