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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.67, 22,773.80 and 8,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.67, 22,773.80 and 8,949.04 is: 12,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.67 : 22,773.80 = 8,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.67/22,773.80 = 8,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.67x = 22,773.80 × 8,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.67x = 203,803,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,803,647.15/16,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.74

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