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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.32, 22,598.72 and 8,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.32, 22,598.72 and 8,924.16 is: 12,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.32 : 22,598.72 = 8,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.32/22,598.72 = 8,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.32x = 22,598.72 × 8,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.32x = 201,674,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674,593.08/16,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.01

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