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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.29, 22,796.42 and 8,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.29, 22,796.42 and 8,965.64 is: 12,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.29 : 22,796.42 = 8,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.29/22,796.42 = 8,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.29x = 22,796.42 × 8,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.29x = 204,384,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,384,336.20/16,519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.46

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