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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.20, 22,806.27 and 8,972.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.20, 22,806.27 and 8,972.65 is: 12,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.20 : 22,806.27 = 8,972.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.20/22,806.27 = 8,972.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.20x = 22,806.27 × 8,972.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.20x = 204,632,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,632,678.52/16,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.32

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