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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.23, 22,597.82 and 8,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.23, 22,597.82 and 8,923.23 is: 12,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.23 : 22,597.82 = 8,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.23/22,597.82 = 8,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.23x = 22,597.82 × 8,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.23x = 201,645,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,645,545.36/16,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.06

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