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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.52, 22,083.32 and 8,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.52, 22,083.32 and 8,832.50 is: 12,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.52 : 22,083.32 = 8,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.52/22,083.32 = 8,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.52x = 22,083.32 × 8,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.52x = 195,050,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,050,923.90/16,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.76

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