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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.84, 22,805.85 and 8,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.84, 22,805.85 and 8,972.26 is: 12,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.84 : 22,805.85 = 8,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.84/22,805.85 = 8,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.84x = 22,805.85 × 8,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.84x = 204,620,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,620,015.72/16,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.82

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