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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.92, 22,808.69 and 8,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.92, 22,808.69 and 8,974.33 is: 12,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.92 : 22,808.69 = 8,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.92/22,808.69 = 8,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.92x = 22,808.69 × 8,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.92x = 204,692,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,692,666.06/16,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.66

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