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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.69, 22,742.01 and 8,925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.69, 22,742.01 and 8,925.99 is: 12,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.69 : 22,742.01 = 8,925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.69/22,742.01 = 8,925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.69x = 22,742.01 × 8,925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.69x = 202,994,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,994,953.84/16,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.89

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