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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.99, 22,803.52 and 8,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.99, 22,803.52 and 8,970.32 is: 12,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.99 : 22,803.52 = 8,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.99/22,803.52 = 8,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.99x = 22,803.52 × 8,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.99x = 204,554,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,554,871.53/16,523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.27

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