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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.39, 22,759.08 and 8,938.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.39, 22,759.08 and 8,938.39 is: 12,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.39 : 22,759.08 = 8,938.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.39/22,759.08 = 8,938.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.39x = 22,759.08 × 8,938.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.39x = 203,429,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,429,533.08/16,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.75

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