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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.88, 22,810.06 and 8,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.88, 22,810.06 and 8,975.30 is: 12,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.88 : 22,810.06 = 8,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.88/22,810.06 = 8,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.88x = 22,810.06 × 8,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.88x = 204,727,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,727,131.52/16,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.03

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