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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.34, 22,759.29 and 8,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.34, 22,759.29 and 8,938.68 is: 12,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.34 : 22,759.29 = 8,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.34/22,759.29 = 8,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.34x = 22,759.29 × 8,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.34x = 203,438,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,438,010.34/16,492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.31

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