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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.23, 22,802.01 and 8,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.23, 22,802.01 and 8,969.59 is: 12,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.23 : 22,802.01 = 8,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.23/22,802.01 = 8,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.23x = 22,802.01 × 8,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.23x = 204,524,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,524,680.88/16,523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.01

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