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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.92, 22,524.80 and 8,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.92, 22,524.80 and 8,870.08 is: 12,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.92 : 22,524.80 = 8,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.92/22,524.80 = 8,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.92x = 22,524.80 × 8,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.92x = 199,796,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,796,777.98/16,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.01

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