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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.88, 22,524.20 and 8,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.88, 22,524.20 and 8,869.88 is: 12,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.88 : 22,524.20 = 8,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.88/22,524.20 = 8,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.88x = 22,524.20 × 8,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.88x = 199,786,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,786,951.10/16,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.44

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