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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.33, 22,810.35 and 8,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.33, 22,810.35 and 8,975.52 is: 12,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.33 : 22,810.35 = 8,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.33/22,810.35 = 8,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.33x = 22,810.35 × 8,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.33x = 204,734,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,734,752.63/16,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.15

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