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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.52, 22,576.40 and 8,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.52, 22,576.40 and 8,907.52 is: 12,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.52 : 22,576.40 = 8,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.52/22,576.40 = 8,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.52x = 22,576.40 × 8,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.52x = 201,099,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,099,734.53/16,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.52

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