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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.12, 22,599.05 and 8,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.12, 22,599.05 and 8,924.12 is: 12,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.12 : 22,599.05 = 8,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.12/22,599.05 = 8,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.12x = 22,599.05 × 8,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.12x = 201,676,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,676,645.96/16,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.29

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