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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.08, 22,810.44 and 9,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.08, 22,810.44 and 9,077.08 is: 12,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.08 : 22,810.44 = 9,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.08/22,810.44 = 9,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.08x = 22,810.44 × 9,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.08x = 207,052,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,052,188.72/16,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.54

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