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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.68, 22,736.54 and 8,922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.68, 22,736.54 and 8,922.01 is: 12,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.68 : 22,736.54 = 8,922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.68/22,736.54 = 8,922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.68x = 22,736.54 × 8,922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.68x = 202,855,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,855,556.30/16,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.43

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