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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.53, 22,417.49 and 8,792.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.53, 22,417.49 and 8,792.53 is: 12,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.53 : 22,417.49 = 8,792.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.53/22,417.49 = 8,792.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.53x = 22,417.49 × 8,792.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.53x = 197,106,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,106,409.39/16,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.71

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