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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.93, 22,797.68 and 8,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.93, 22,797.68 and 8,966.33 is: 12,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.93 : 22,797.68 = 8,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.93/22,797.68 = 8,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.93x = 22,797.68 × 8,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.93x = 204,411,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,411,477.28/16,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.63

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