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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.62, 22,804.21 and 8,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.62, 22,804.21 and 8,970.96 is: 12,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.62 : 22,804.21 = 8,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.62/22,804.21 = 8,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.62x = 22,804.21 × 8,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.62x = 204,575,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,575,633.31/16,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.05

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