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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.52, 22,417.44 and 8,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.52, 22,417.44 and 8,792.52 is: 12,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.52 : 22,417.44 = 8,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.52/22,417.44 = 8,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.52x = 22,417.44 × 8,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.52x = 197,105,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,105,789.55/16,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.68

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