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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.59, 22,248.86 and 8,952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.59, 22,248.86 and 8,952.13 is: 12,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.59 : 22,248.86 = 8,952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.59/22,248.86 = 8,952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.59x = 22,248.86 × 8,952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.59x = 199,174,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,174,642.31/16,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.77

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