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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.94, 22,607.02 and 8,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.94, 22,607.02 and 8,929.94 is: 12,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.94 : 22,607.02 = 8,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.94/22,607.02 = 8,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.94x = 22,607.02 × 8,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.94x = 201,879,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,879,196.82/16,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.28

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