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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.62, 22,596.98 and 8,922.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.62, 22,596.98 and 8,922.62 is: 12,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.62 : 22,596.98 = 8,922.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.62/22,596.98 = 8,922.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.62x = 22,596.98 × 8,922.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.62x = 201,624,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,624,277.57/16,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.22

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