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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.76, 22,530.94 and 8,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.76, 22,530.94 and 8,874.76 is: 12,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.76 : 22,530.94 = 8,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.76/22,530.94 = 8,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.76x = 22,530.94 × 8,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.76x = 199,956,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,956,685.07/16,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.17

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