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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.52, 22,116.66 and 8,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.52, 22,116.66 and 8,953.48 is: 12,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.52 : 22,116.66 = 8,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.52/22,116.66 = 8,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.52x = 22,116.66 × 8,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.52x = 198,021,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021,072.98/16,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.84

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