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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.52, 22,418.88 and 8,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.52, 22,418.88 and 8,793.52 is: 12,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.52 : 22,418.88 = 8,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.52/22,418.88 = 8,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.52x = 22,418.88 × 8,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.52x = 197,140,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,140,869.66/16,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.09

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