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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.76, 22,612.50 and 8,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.76, 22,612.50 and 8,933.76 is: 12,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.76 : 22,612.50 = 8,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.76/22,612.50 = 8,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.76x = 22,612.50 × 8,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.76x = 202,014,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,014,648/16,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.67

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