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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.52, 22,594.08 and 8,920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.52, 22,594.08 and 8,920.52 is: 12,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.52 : 22,594.08 = 8,920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.52/22,594.08 = 8,920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.52x = 22,594.08 × 8,920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.52x = 201,550,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,550,942.52/16,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.32

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