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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327, 22,531.62 and 8,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327, 22,531.62 and 8,875 is: 12,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327 : 22,531.62 = 8,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327/22,531.62 = 8,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327x = 22,531.62 × 8,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327x = 199,968,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,968,127.50/16,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.70

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