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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.48, 22,670.88 and 8,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.48, 22,670.88 and 8,976 is: 12,386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.48 : 22,670.88 = 8,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.48/22,670.88 = 8,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.48x = 22,670.88 × 8,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.48x = 203,493,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,493,818.88/16,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.65

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