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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.26, 22,592.49 and 8,919.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.26, 22,592.49 and 8,919.26 is: 12,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.26 : 22,592.49 = 8,919.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.26/22,592.49 = 8,919.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.26x = 22,592.49 × 8,919.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.26x = 201,508,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,508,292.36/16,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.66

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