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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.52, 22,621.62 and 8,940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.52, 22,621.62 and 8,940.52 is: 12,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.52 : 22,621.62 = 8,940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.52/22,621.62 = 8,940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.52x = 22,621.62 × 8,940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.52x = 202,249,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,249,046.04/16,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,337.89

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