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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.52, 22,363.60 and 8,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.52, 22,363.60 and 8,753.52 is: 12,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.52 : 22,363.60 = 8,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.52/22,363.60 = 8,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.52x = 22,363.60 × 8,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.52x = 195,760,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,760,219.87/16,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.85

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