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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.50, 22,605.10 and 8,928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.50, 22,605.10 and 8,928.50 is: 12,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.50 : 22,605.10 = 8,928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.50/22,605.10 = 8,928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.50x = 22,605.10 × 8,928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.50x = 201,829,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,829,635.35/16,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.34

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