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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.23, 22,599.20 and 8,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.23, 22,599.20 and 8,924.23 is: 12,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.23 : 22,599.20 = 8,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.23/22,599.20 = 8,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.23x = 22,599.20 × 8,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.23x = 201,680,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,680,458.62/16,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.44

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