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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.10, 22,152.93 and 8,883.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.10, 22,152.93 and 8,883.65 is: 12,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.10 : 22,152.93 = 8,883.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.10/22,152.93 = 8,883.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.10x = 22,152.93 × 8,883.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.10x = 196,798,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,798,876.59/16,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.24

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