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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.63, 22,765.30 and 8,943.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.63, 22,765.30 and 8,943.15 is: 12,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.63 : 22,765.30 = 8,943.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.63/22,765.30 = 8,943.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.63x = 22,765.30 × 8,943.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.63x = 203,593,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,593,492.70/16,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.52

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