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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.03, 22,798.58 and 8,967.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.03, 22,798.58 and 8,967.02 is: 12,374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.03 : 22,798.58 = 8,967.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.03/22,798.58 = 8,967.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.03x = 22,798.58 × 8,967.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.03x = 204,435,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,435,164.00/16,521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.24

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