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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.39, 22,802.45 and 8,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.39, 22,802.45 and 8,969.79 is: 12,378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.39 : 22,802.45 = 8,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.39/22,802.45 = 8,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.39x = 22,802.45 × 8,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.39x = 204,533,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,533,210.41/16,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.41

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