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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.69, 22,524.08 and 8,869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.69, 22,524.08 and 8,869.69 is: 12,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.69 : 22,524.08 = 8,869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.69/22,524.08 = 8,869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.69x = 22,524.08 × 8,869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.69x = 199,781,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,781,506.48/16,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.25

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