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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.06, 22,740.97 and 8,925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.06, 22,740.97 and 8,925.22 is: 12,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.06 : 22,740.97 = 8,925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.06/22,740.97 = 8,925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.06x = 22,740.97 × 8,925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.06x = 202,968,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,968,001.93/16,479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.72

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