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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.52, 22,385.74 and 8,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.52, 22,385.74 and 8,769.52 is: 12,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.52 : 22,385.74 = 8,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.52/22,385.74 = 8,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.52x = 22,385.74 × 8,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.52x = 196,312,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,312,194.64/16,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.96

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