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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.52, 22,581.92 and 8,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.52, 22,581.92 and 8,911.52 is: 12,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.52 : 22,581.92 = 8,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.52/22,581.92 = 8,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.52x = 22,581.92 × 8,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.52x = 201,239,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,239,231.72/16,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.04

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