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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.15, 22,810.09 and 8,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.15, 22,810.09 and 8,975.33 is: 12,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.15 : 22,810.09 = 8,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.15/22,810.09 = 8,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.15x = 22,810.09 × 8,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.15x = 204,728,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,728,085.08/16,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.88

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