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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.93, 22,737.96 and 8,923.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.93, 22,737.96 and 8,923.05 is: 12,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.93 : 22,737.96 = 8,923.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.93/22,737.96 = 8,923.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.93x = 22,737.96 × 8,923.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.93x = 202,891,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,891,953.98/16,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.70

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