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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.26, 22,809.26 and 8,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.26, 22,809.26 and 8,974.59 is: 12,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.26 : 22,809.26 = 8,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.26/22,809.26 = 8,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.26x = 22,809.26 × 8,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.26x = 204,703,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,703,631.44/16,528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.07

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