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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.77, 22,804.35 and 8,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.77, 22,804.35 and 8,971.17 is: 12,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.77 : 22,804.35 = 8,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.77/22,804.35 = 8,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.77x = 22,804.35 × 8,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.77x = 204,581,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,581,700.59/16,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.31

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