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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.29, 22,803.56 and 8,970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.29, 22,803.56 and 8,970.63 is: 12,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.29 : 22,803.56 = 8,970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.29/22,803.56 = 8,970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.29x = 22,803.56 × 8,970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.29x = 204,562,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,562,299.44/16,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.49

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