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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.73, 22,808.35 and 8,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.73, 22,808.35 and 8,974.11 is: 12,384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.73 : 22,808.35 = 8,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.73/22,808.35 = 8,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.73x = 22,808.35 × 8,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.73x = 204,684,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,684,641.82/16,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.32

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