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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.93, 22,601.55 and 8,925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.93, 22,601.55 and 8,925.93 is: 12,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.93 : 22,601.55 = 8,925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.93/22,601.55 = 8,925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.93x = 22,601.55 × 8,925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.93x = 201,739,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739,853.19/16,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.79

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