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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.56, 22,794.40 and 8,963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.56, 22,794.40 and 8,963.96 is: 12,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.56 : 22,794.40 = 8,963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.56/22,794.40 = 8,963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.56x = 22,794.40 × 8,963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.56x = 204,327,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,327,975.85/16,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.35

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