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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.55, 22,806.66 and 8,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.55, 22,806.66 and 8,972.88 is: 12,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.55 : 22,806.66 = 8,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.55/22,806.66 = 8,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.55x = 22,806.66 × 8,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.55x = 204,641,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641,429.87/16,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.58

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