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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.60, 22,595.56 and 8,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.60, 22,595.56 and 8,921.60 is: 12,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.60 : 22,595.56 = 8,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.60/22,595.56 = 8,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.60x = 22,595.56 × 8,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.60x = 201,588,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588,548.10/16,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.80

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