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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.28, 22,533.36 and 8,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.28, 22,533.36 and 8,876.28 is: 12,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.28 : 22,533.36 = 8,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.28/22,533.36 = 8,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.28x = 22,533.36 × 8,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.28x = 200,012,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,012,412.70/16,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.45

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