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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.95, 22,803.11 and 8,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.95, 22,803.11 and 8,970.29 is: 12,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.95 : 22,803.11 = 8,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.95/22,803.11 = 8,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.95x = 22,803.11 × 8,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.95x = 204,550,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,550,555.40/16,523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.04

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