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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.09, 22,799.87 and 8,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.09, 22,799.87 and 8,968.26 is: 12,375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.09 : 22,799.87 = 8,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.09/22,799.87 = 8,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.09x = 22,799.87 × 8,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.09x = 204,475,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,475,162.13/16,522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.87

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