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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.33, 22,808.97 and 8,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.33, 22,808.97 and 8,974.52 is: 12,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.33 : 22,808.97 = 8,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.33/22,808.97 = 8,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.33x = 22,808.97 × 8,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.33x = 204,699,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,699,557.44/16,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.77

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