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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.06, 22,598.97 and 8,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.06, 22,598.97 and 8,924.06 is: 12,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.06 : 22,598.97 = 8,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.06/22,598.97 = 8,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.06x = 22,598.97 × 8,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.06x = 201,674,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674,564.22/16,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.21

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