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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.52, 22,473.98 and 8,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.52, 22,473.98 and 8,833.52 is: 12,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.52 : 22,473.98 = 8,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.52/22,473.98 = 8,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.52x = 22,473.98 × 8,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.52x = 198,524,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,524,351.81/16,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.24

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