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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.88, 22,809.84 and 9,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.88, 22,809.84 and 9,076.88 is: 12,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.88 : 22,809.84 = 9,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.88/22,809.84 = 9,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.88x = 22,809.84 × 9,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.88x = 207,042,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,042,180.50/16,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.09

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