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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.60, 22,531.88 and 8,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.60, 22,531.88 and 8,875.60 is: 12,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.60 : 22,531.88 = 8,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.60/22,531.88 = 8,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.60x = 22,531.88 × 8,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.60x = 199,983,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,983,954.13/16,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.21

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