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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.24, 22,588.29 and 8,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.24, 22,588.29 and 8,916.24 is: 12,304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.24 : 22,588.29 = 8,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.24/22,588.29 = 8,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.24x = 22,588.29 × 8,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.24x = 201,402,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,402,614.83/16,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.48

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