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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.18, 22,738.40 and 8,923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.18, 22,738.40 and 8,923.34 is: 12,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.18 : 22,738.40 = 8,923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.18/22,738.40 = 8,923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.18x = 22,738.40 × 8,923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.18x = 202,902,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,902,430.90/16,477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.15

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