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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.25, 22,805.52 and 8,972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.25, 22,805.52 and 8,972.28 is: 12,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.25 : 22,805.52 = 8,972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.25/22,805.52 = 8,972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.25x = 22,805.52 × 8,972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.25x = 204,617,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,617,510.99/16,526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.36

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