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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.75, 22,668.92 and 8,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.75, 22,668.92 and 8,974.75 is: 12,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.75 : 22,668.92 = 8,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.75/22,668.92 = 8,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.75x = 22,668.92 × 8,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.75x = 203,447,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,447,844.90/16,426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.16

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