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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.99, 22,736.72 and 8,922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.99, 22,736.72 and 8,922.13 is: 12,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.99 : 22,736.72 = 8,922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.99/22,736.72 = 8,922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.99x = 22,736.72 × 8,922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.99x = 202,859,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,859,937.08/16,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.46

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