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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.21, 22,806.09 and 8,972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.21, 22,806.09 and 8,972.48 is: 12,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.21 : 22,806.09 = 8,972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.21/22,806.09 = 8,972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.21x = 22,806.09 × 8,972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.21x = 204,627,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,627,072.37/16,526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.98

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