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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.26, 22,735.90 and 8,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.26, 22,735.90 and 8,921.68 is: 12,311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.26 : 22,735.90 = 8,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.26/22,735.90 = 8,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.26x = 22,735.90 × 8,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.26x = 202,842,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,842,424.31/16,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.94

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