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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.08, 22,499.67 and 8,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.08, 22,499.67 and 8,852.08 is: 12,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.08 : 22,499.67 = 8,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.08/22,499.67 = 8,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.08x = 22,499.67 × 8,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.08x = 199,168,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,168,878.81/16,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.89

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