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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.64, 22,730.81 and 8,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.64, 22,730.81 and 8,917.98 is: 12,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.64 : 22,730.81 = 8,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.64/22,730.81 = 8,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.64x = 22,730.81 × 8,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.64x = 202,712,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,712,864.37/16,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.78

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