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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.26, 22,575.93 and 8,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.26, 22,575.93 and 8,907.26 is: 12,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.26 : 22,575.93 = 8,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.26/22,575.93 = 8,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.26x = 22,575.93 × 8,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.26x = 201,089,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,089,678.25/16,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.10

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