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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.16, 22,248.28 and 8,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.16, 22,248.28 and 8,952.04 is: 12,353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.16 : 22,248.28 = 8,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.16/22,248.28 = 8,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.16x = 22,248.28 × 8,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.16x = 199,167,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,167,492.49/16,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.65

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