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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.26, 22,590.96 and 8,918.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.26, 22,590.96 and 8,918.26 is: 12,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.26 : 22,590.96 = 8,918.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.26/22,590.96 = 8,918.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.26x = 22,590.96 × 8,918.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.26x = 201,472,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,472,054.93/16,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.20

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