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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.77, 22,808.49 and 8,974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.77, 22,808.49 and 8,974.17 is: 12,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.77 : 22,808.49 = 8,974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.77/22,808.49 = 8,974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.77x = 22,808.49 × 8,974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.77x = 204,687,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,687,266.70/16,527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.45

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