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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.31, 22,117.85 and 8,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.31, 22,117.85 and 8,952.91 is: 12,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.31 : 22,117.85 = 8,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.31/22,117.85 = 8,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.31x = 22,117.85 × 8,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.31x = 198,019,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,019,120.44/16,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.11

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