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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.19, 22,534.46 and 8,877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.19, 22,534.46 and 8,877.19 is: 12,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.19 : 22,534.46 = 8,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.19/22,534.46 = 8,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.19x = 22,534.46 × 8,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.19x = 200,042,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,042,615.53/16,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.62

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