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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.49, 22,738.76 and 8,923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.49, 22,738.76 and 8,923.64 is: 12,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.49 : 22,738.76 = 8,923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.49/22,738.76 = 8,923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.49x = 22,738.76 × 8,923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.49x = 202,912,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,912,383.44/16,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.52

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