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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.68, 22,797.33 and 8,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.68, 22,797.33 and 8,966.08 is: 12,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.68 : 22,797.33 = 8,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.68/22,797.33 = 8,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.68x = 22,797.33 × 8,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.68x = 204,402,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,402,684.57/16,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.28

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