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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.52, 22,599.63 and 8,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.52, 22,599.63 and 8,924.52 is: 12,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.52 : 22,599.63 = 8,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.52/22,599.63 = 8,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.52x = 22,599.63 × 8,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.52x = 201,690,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,690,849.93/16,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.86

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