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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.15, 22,803.36 and 8,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.15, 22,803.36 and 8,970.48 is: 12,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.15 : 22,803.36 = 8,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.15/22,803.36 = 8,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.15x = 22,803.36 × 8,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.15x = 204,557,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,557,084.81/16,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.28

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