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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.24, 22,809.68 and 8,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.24, 22,809.68 and 8,975.28 is: 12,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.24 : 22,809.68 = 8,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.24/22,809.68 = 8,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.24x = 22,809.68 × 8,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.24x = 204,723,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,723,264.71/16,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.52

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