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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.52, 22,617.50 and 8,937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.52, 22,617.50 and 8,937.52 is: 12,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.52 : 22,617.50 = 8,937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.52/22,617.50 = 8,937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.52x = 22,617.50 × 8,937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.52x = 202,144,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,144,358.60/16,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.76

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