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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.30, 22,724.76 and 8,913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.30, 22,724.76 and 8,913.63 is: 12,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.30 : 22,724.76 = 8,913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.30/22,724.76 = 8,913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.30x = 22,724.76 × 8,913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.30x = 202,560,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,560,102.48/16,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.75

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