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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.62, 22,599.74 and 8,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.62, 22,599.74 and 8,924.62 is: 12,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.62 : 22,599.74 = 8,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.62/22,599.74 = 8,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.62x = 22,599.74 × 8,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.62x = 201,694,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,694,091.60/16,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.98

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