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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.68, 22,777.92 and 8,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.68, 22,777.92 and 8,952.04 is: 12,353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.68 : 22,777.92 = 8,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.68/22,777.92 = 8,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.68x = 22,777.92 × 8,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.68x = 203,908,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,908,850.96/16,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.86

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