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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.07, 22,662.48 and 8,970.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.07, 22,662.48 and 8,970.07 is: 12,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.07 : 22,662.48 = 8,970.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.07/22,662.48 = 8,970.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.07x = 22,662.48 × 8,970.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.07x = 203,283,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,283,918.66/16,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.71

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