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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.43, 22,806.09 and 8,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.43, 22,806.09 and 8,972.78 is: 12,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.43 : 22,806.09 = 8,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.43/22,806.09 = 8,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.43x = 22,806.09 × 8,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.43x = 204,633,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633,914.20/16,526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.22

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