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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.51, 22,807.44 and 8,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.51, 22,807.44 and 8,973.59 is: 12,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.51 : 22,807.44 = 8,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.51/22,807.44 = 8,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.51x = 22,807.44 × 8,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.51x = 204,664,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,664,501.47/16,527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.26

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