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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.69, 22,599.82 and 8,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.69, 22,599.82 and 8,924.69 is: 12,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.69 : 22,599.82 = 8,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.69/22,599.82 = 8,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.69x = 22,599.82 × 8,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.69x = 201,696,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,696,387.56/16,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.07

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