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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.52, 22,573.56 and 8,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.52, 22,573.56 and 8,905.52 is: 12,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.52 : 22,573.56 = 8,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.52/22,573.56 = 8,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.52x = 22,573.56 × 8,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.52x = 201,029,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,029,290.05/16,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.72

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