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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.25, 22,599.27 and 8,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.25, 22,599.27 and 8,924.25 is: 12,315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.25 : 22,599.27 = 8,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.25/22,599.27 = 8,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.25x = 22,599.27 × 8,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.25x = 201,681,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,681,535.30/16,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.49

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