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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.08, 22,665.24 and 8,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.08, 22,665.24 and 8,972.08 is: 12,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.08 : 22,665.24 = 8,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.08/22,665.24 = 8,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.08x = 22,665.24 × 8,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.08x = 203,354,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,354,346.50/16,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.48

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