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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.06, 22,803.22 and 8,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.06, 22,803.22 and 8,970.38 is: 12,379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.06 : 22,803.22 = 8,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.06/22,803.22 = 8,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.06x = 22,803.22 × 8,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.06x = 204,553,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,553,548.62/16,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.13

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