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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.51, 22,752.52 and 8,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.51, 22,752.52 and 8,933.66 is: 12,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.51 : 22,752.52 = 8,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.51/22,752.52 = 8,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.51x = 22,752.52 × 8,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.51x = 203,263,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,263,277.30/16,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.32

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