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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.52, 22,091.52 and 9,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.52, 22,091.52 and 9,635.08 is: 13,296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.52 : 22,091.52 = 9,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.52/22,091.52 = 9,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.52x = 22,091.52 × 9,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.52x = 212,853,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,853,562.52/16,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.27

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