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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.05, 22,797.84 and 8,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.05, 22,797.84 and 8,966.45 is: 12,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.05 : 22,797.84 = 8,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.05/22,797.84 = 8,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.05x = 22,797.84 × 8,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.05x = 204,415,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,415,692.47/16,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.79

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