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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.92, 22,460.76 and 8,823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.92, 22,460.76 and 8,823.92 is: 12,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.92 : 22,460.76 = 8,823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.92/22,460.76 = 8,823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.92x = 22,460.76 × 8,823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.92x = 198,191,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,191,949.38/16,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.00

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