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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.06, 22,661.10 and 8,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.06, 22,661.10 and 8,969.06 is: 12,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.06 : 22,661.10 = 8,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.06/22,661.10 = 8,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.06x = 22,661.10 × 8,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.06x = 203,248,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,248,822.22/16,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.32

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