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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.68, 22,152.27 and 8,882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.68, 22,152.27 and 8,882.41 is: 12,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.68 : 22,152.27 = 8,882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.68/22,152.27 = 8,882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.68x = 22,152.27 × 8,882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.68x = 196,765,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,765,544.57/16,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.49

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