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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.23, 22,795.37 and 8,964.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.23, 22,795.37 and 8,964.65 is: 12,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.23 : 22,795.37 = 8,964.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.23/22,795.37 = 8,964.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.23x = 22,795.37 × 8,964.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.23x = 204,352,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,352,545.77/16,518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.34

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