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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.24, 22,741.37 and 8,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.24, 22,741.37 and 8,925.58 is: 12,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.24 : 22,741.37 = 8,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.24/22,741.37 = 8,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.24x = 22,741.37 × 8,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.24x = 202,979,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,979,917.24/16,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.31

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