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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.29, 22,799.41 and 8,967.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.29, 22,799.41 and 8,967.62 is: 12,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.29 : 22,799.41 = 8,967.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.29/22,799.41 = 8,967.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.29x = 22,799.41 × 8,967.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.29x = 204,456,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,456,479.68/16,521.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.33

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