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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.78, 22,522.80 and 8,868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.78, 22,522.80 and 8,868.78 is: 12,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.78 : 22,522.80 = 8,868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.78/22,522.80 = 8,868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.78x = 22,522.80 × 8,868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.78x = 199,749,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,749,758.18/16,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.98

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