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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.74, 22,803.46 and 8,970.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.74, 22,803.46 and 8,970.77 is: 12,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.74 : 22,803.46 = 8,970.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.74/22,803.46 = 8,970.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.74x = 22,803.46 × 8,970.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.74x = 204,564,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,564,629.45/16,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.30

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