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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.30, 22,815.33 and 8,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.30, 22,815.33 and 8,979.48 is: 12,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.30 : 22,815.33 = 8,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.30/22,815.33 = 8,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.30x = 22,815.33 × 8,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.30x = 204,869,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,869,799.43/16,533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.34

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