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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.22, 22,810.41 and 8,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.22, 22,810.41 and 8,975.84 is: 12,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.22 : 22,810.41 = 8,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.22/22,810.41 = 8,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.22x = 22,810.41 × 8,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.22x = 204,742,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,742,476.44/16,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.70

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