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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.72, 22,798.75 and 8,967.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.72, 22,798.75 and 8,967.11 is: 12,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.72 : 22,798.75 = 8,967.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.72/22,798.75 = 8,967.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.72x = 22,798.75 × 8,967.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.72x = 204,438,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438,933.69/16,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.70

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