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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.44, 22,809.24 and 8,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.44, 22,809.24 and 8,974.73 is: 12,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.44 : 22,809.24 = 8,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.44/22,809.24 = 8,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.44x = 22,809.24 × 8,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.44x = 204,706,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,706,656.46/16,528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.12

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