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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.69, 22,598.44 and 8,923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.69, 22,598.44 and 8,923.69 is: 12,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.69 : 22,598.44 = 8,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.69/22,598.44 = 8,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.69x = 22,598.44 × 8,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.69x = 201,661,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,661,473.04/16,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.69

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