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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.07, 22,532.73 and 8,876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.07, 22,532.73 and 8,876.07 is: 12,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.07 : 22,532.73 = 8,876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.07/22,532.73 = 8,876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.07x = 22,532.73 × 8,876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.07x = 200,002,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,002,088.77/16,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.97

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