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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.68, 22,796.96 and 8,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.68, 22,796.96 and 8,966.28 is: 12,373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.68 : 22,796.96 = 8,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.68/22,796.96 = 8,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.68x = 22,796.96 × 8,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.68x = 204,403,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,403,926.51/16,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.36

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