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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.80, 22,114.80 and 8,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.80, 22,114.80 and 8,952.32 is: 12,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.80 : 22,114.80 = 8,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.80/22,114.80 = 8,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.80x = 22,114.80 × 8,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.80x = 197,978,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,978,766.34/16,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.98

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