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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.21, 22,116.82 and 8,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.21, 22,116.82 and 8,952.25 is: 12,353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.21 : 22,116.82 = 8,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.21/22,116.82 = 8,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.21x = 22,116.82 × 8,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.21x = 197,995,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,995,301.85/16,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.70

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