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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.44, 25,078.58 and 8,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.44, 25,078.58 and 8,922 is: 13,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.44 : 25,078.58 = 8,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.44/25,078.58 = 8,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.44x = 25,078.58 × 8,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.44x = 223,751,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,751,046.15/16,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.29

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