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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.48, 22,115.82 and 8,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.48, 22,115.82 and 8,952.76 is: 12,353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.48 : 22,115.82 = 8,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.48/22,115.82 = 8,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.48x = 22,115.82 × 8,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.48x = 197,997,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,997,628.66/16,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.63

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