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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.52, 22,620.24 and 8,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.52, 22,620.24 and 8,939.52 is: 12,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.52 : 22,620.24 = 8,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.52/22,620.24 = 8,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.52x = 22,620.24 × 8,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.52x = 202,214,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,214,087.88/16,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.51

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