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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.64, 22,741.80 and 8,925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.64, 22,741.80 and 8,925.92 is: 12,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.64 : 22,741.80 = 8,925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.64/22,741.80 = 8,925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.64x = 22,741.80 × 8,925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.64x = 202,991,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,991,487.46/16,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.71

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