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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.26, 22,801.48 and 8,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.26, 22,801.48 and 8,969.43 is: 12,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.26 : 22,801.48 = 8,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.26/22,801.48 = 8,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.26x = 22,801.48 × 8,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.26x = 204,516,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,516,278.76/16,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.48

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