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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.53, 22,803.87 and 8,970.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.53, 22,803.87 and 8,970.86 is: 12,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.53 : 22,803.87 = 8,970.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.53/22,803.87 = 8,970.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.53x = 22,803.87 × 8,970.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.53x = 204,570,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,570,325.23/16,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.80

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