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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.42, 22,741.60 and 8,925.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.42, 22,741.60 and 8,925.69 is: 12,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.42 : 22,741.60 = 8,925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.42/22,741.60 = 8,925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.42x = 22,741.60 × 8,925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.42x = 202,984,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,984,449.39/16,479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.45

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