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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.97, 22,797.71 and 8,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.97, 22,797.71 and 8,966.36 is: 12,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.97 : 22,797.71 = 8,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.97/22,797.71 = 8,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.97x = 22,797.71 × 8,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.97x = 204,412,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,412,554.45/16,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.67

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