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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.40, 22,810.44 and 8,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.40, 22,810.44 and 8,975.58 is: 12,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.40 : 22,810.44 = 8,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.40/22,810.44 = 8,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.40x = 22,810.44 × 8,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.40x = 204,736,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,736,929.06/16,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.23

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