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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.41, 22,793.04 and 8,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.41, 22,793.04 and 8,963.06 is: 12,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.41 : 22,793.04 = 8,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.41/22,793.04 = 8,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.41x = 22,793.04 × 8,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.41x = 204,295,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,295,350.53/16,516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.23

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