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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.06, 22,764.54 and 8,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.06, 22,764.54 and 8,942.63 is: 12,340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.06 : 22,764.54 = 8,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.06/22,764.54 = 8,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.06x = 22,764.54 × 8,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.06x = 203,574,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,574,842.08/16,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.82

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