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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.53, 22,423.03 and 8,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.53, 22,423.03 and 8,796.53 is: 12,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.53 : 22,423.03 = 8,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.53/22,423.03 = 8,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.53x = 22,423.03 × 8,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.53x = 197,244,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,244,890.15/16,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.24

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