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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.52, 22,428.48 and 8,800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.52, 22,428.48 and 8,800.52 is: 12,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.52 : 22,428.48 = 8,800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.52/22,428.48 = 8,800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.52x = 22,428.48 × 8,800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.52x = 197,382,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,382,286.81/16,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.72

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