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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.52, 22,595.49 and 8,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.52, 22,595.49 and 8,921.52 is: 12,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.52 : 22,595.49 = 8,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.52/22,595.49 = 8,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.52x = 22,595.49 × 8,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.52x = 201,586,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,586,115.94/16,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.72

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