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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.25, 22,606.14 and 8,929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.25, 22,606.14 and 8,929.25 is: 12,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.25 : 22,606.14 = 8,929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.25/22,606.14 = 8,929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.25x = 22,606.14 × 8,929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.25x = 201,855,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,855,875.60/16,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.37

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