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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.75, 22,723.93 and 8,912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.75, 22,723.93 and 8,912.91 is: 12,299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.75 : 22,723.93 = 8,912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.75/22,723.93 = 8,912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.75x = 22,723.93 × 8,912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.75x = 202,536,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,536,342.94/16,466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.72

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