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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.07, 22,534.11 and 8,877.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.07, 22,534.11 and 8,877.07 is: 12,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.07 : 22,534.11 = 8,877.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.07/22,534.11 = 8,877.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.07x = 22,534.11 × 8,877.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.07x = 200,036,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,036,871.86/16,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.35

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