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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.52, 22,543.02 and 8,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.52, 22,543.02 and 8,883.52 is: 12,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.52 : 22,543.02 = 8,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.52/22,543.02 = 8,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.52x = 22,543.02 × 8,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.52x = 200,261,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,261,369.03/16,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.26

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