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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,387.52, 22,614.82 and 8,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,387.52, 22,614.82 and 8,935.52 is: 12,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,387.52 : 22,614.82 = 8,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,387.52/22,614.82 = 8,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,387.52x = 22,614.82 × 8,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,387.52x = 202,075,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,075,176.41/16,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.04

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