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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.08, 22,808.63 and 8,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.08, 22,808.63 and 8,974.26 is: 12,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.08 : 22,808.63 = 8,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.08/22,808.63 = 8,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.08x = 22,808.63 × 8,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.08x = 204,690,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,690,530.99/16,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.41

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