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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.26, 22,600.78 and 8,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.26, 22,600.78 and 8,925.26 is: 12,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.26 : 22,600.78 = 8,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.26/22,600.78 = 8,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.26x = 22,600.78 × 8,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.26x = 201,717,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,717,837.70/16,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.95

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