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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.07, 22,665.21 and 8,972.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.07, 22,665.21 and 8,972.07 is: 12,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.07 : 22,665.21 = 8,972.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.07/22,665.21 = 8,972.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.07x = 22,665.21 × 8,972.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.07x = 203,353,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,353,850.68/16,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.45

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