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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.82, 22,666.28 and 8,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.82, 22,666.28 and 8,972.82 is: 12,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.82 : 22,666.28 = 8,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.82/22,666.28 = 8,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.82x = 22,666.28 × 8,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.82x = 203,380,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,380,405.65/16,424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.50

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