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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.76, 22,576.62 and 8,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.76, 22,576.62 and 8,907.76 is: 12,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.76 : 22,576.62 = 8,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.76/22,576.62 = 8,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.76x = 22,576.62 × 8,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.76x = 201,107,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,107,112.57/16,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.79

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