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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.98, 22,723.08 and 8,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.98, 22,723.08 and 8,912.28 is: 12,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.98 : 22,723.08 = 8,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.98/22,723.08 = 8,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.98x = 22,723.08 × 8,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.98x = 202,514,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,514,451.42/16,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.96

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