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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.75, 22,584.74 and 8,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.75, 22,584.74 and 8,913.75 is: 12,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.75 : 22,584.74 = 8,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.75/22,584.74 = 8,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.75x = 22,584.74 × 8,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.75x = 201,314,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,314,726.18/16,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.98

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