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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.13, 22,152.58 and 8,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.13, 22,152.58 and 8,881.92 is: 12,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.13 : 22,152.58 = 8,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.13/22,152.58 = 8,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.13x = 22,152.58 × 8,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.13x = 196,757,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,757,332.59/16,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.40

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