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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.37, 22,533.05 and 8,876.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.37, 22,533.05 and 8,876.37 is: 12,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.37 : 22,533.05 = 8,876.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.37/22,533.05 = 8,876.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.37x = 22,533.05 × 8,876.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.37x = 200,011,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,011,644.65/16,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.33

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