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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,478.26, 22,740.06 and 8,924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,478.26, 22,740.06 and 8,924.68 is: 12,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,478.26 : 22,740.06 = 8,924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,478.26/22,740.06 = 8,924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,478.26x = 22,740.06 × 8,924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,478.26x = 202,947,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,947,644.98/16,478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.09

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