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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.26, 22,672.36 and 8,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.26, 22,672.36 and 8,977.26 is: 12,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.26 : 22,672.36 = 8,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.26/22,672.36 = 8,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.26x = 22,672.36 × 8,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.26x = 203,535,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,535,670.53/16,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.61

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