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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.28, 22,602.51 and 8,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.28, 22,602.51 and 8,927.28 is: 12,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.28 : 22,602.51 = 8,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.28/22,602.51 = 8,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.28x = 22,602.51 × 8,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.28x = 201,778,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,778,935.47/16,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.16

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