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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.53, 22,738.98 and 8,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.53, 22,738.98 and 8,923.92 is: 12,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.53 : 22,738.98 = 8,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.53/22,738.98 = 8,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.53x = 22,738.98 × 8,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.53x = 202,920,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920,864.30/16,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.01

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