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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.24, 22,723.34 and 8,912.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.24, 22,723.34 and 8,912.59 is: 12,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.24 : 22,723.34 = 8,912.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.24/22,723.34 = 8,912.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.24x = 22,723.34 × 8,912.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.24x = 202,523,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,523,711.48/16,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.33

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