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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.92, 22,667.84 and 8,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.92, 22,667.84 and 8,974.08 is: 12,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.92 : 22,667.84 = 8,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.92/22,667.84 = 8,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.92x = 22,667.84 × 8,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.92x = 203,423,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,423,009.59/16,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.27

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