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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.52, 22,289.36 and 8,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.52, 22,289.36 and 8,883.92 is: 12,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.52 : 22,289.36 = 8,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.52/22,289.36 = 8,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.52x = 22,289.36 × 8,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.52x = 198,016,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,016,891.09/16,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.95

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