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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.49, 22,737.43 and 8,922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.49, 22,737.43 and 8,922.71 is: 12,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.49 : 22,737.43 = 8,922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.49/22,737.43 = 8,922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.49x = 22,737.43 × 8,922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.49x = 202,879,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,879,562.03/16,476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.28

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