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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.52, 22,612.05 and 8,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.52, 22,612.05 and 8,933.52 is: 12,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.52 : 22,612.05 = 8,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.52/22,612.05 = 8,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.52x = 22,612.05 × 8,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.52x = 202,005,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,005,200.92/16,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.28

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