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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.99, 22,798.77 and 8,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.99, 22,798.77 and 8,967.33 is: 12,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.99 : 22,798.77 = 8,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.99/22,798.77 = 8,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.99x = 22,798.77 × 8,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.99x = 204,444,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,444,094.18/16,520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.81

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