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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.28, 22,116.30 and 8,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.28, 22,116.30 and 8,952.96 is: 12,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.28 : 22,116.30 = 8,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.28/22,116.30 = 8,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.28x = 22,116.30 × 8,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.28x = 198,006,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,006,349.25/16,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.10

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