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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.13, 22,531.61 and 8,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.13, 22,531.61 and 8,875.13 is: 12,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.13 : 22,531.61 = 8,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.13/22,531.61 = 8,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.13x = 22,531.61 × 8,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.13x = 199,970,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,970,877.39/16,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.77

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