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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.52, 22,625.86 and 8,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.52, 22,625.86 and 8,943.52 is: 12,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.52 : 22,625.86 = 8,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.52/22,625.86 = 8,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.52x = 22,625.86 × 8,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.52x = 202,354,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,354,831.43/16,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.08

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