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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.63, 22,599.77 and 8,924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.63, 22,599.77 and 8,924.63 is: 12,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.63 : 22,599.77 = 8,924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.63/22,599.77 = 8,924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.63x = 22,599.77 × 8,924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.63x = 201,694,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,694,427.71/16,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.99

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