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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.34, 22,806.26 and 8,972.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.34, 22,806.26 and 8,972.61 is: 12,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.34 : 22,806.26 = 8,972.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.34/22,806.26 = 8,972.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.34x = 22,806.26 × 8,972.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.34x = 204,631,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,631,631.68/16,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.15

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