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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.20, 22,534.52 and 8,877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.20, 22,534.52 and 8,877.36 is: 12,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.20 : 22,534.52 = 8,877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.20/22,534.52 = 8,877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.20x = 22,534.52 × 8,877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.20x = 200,047,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,047,046.47/16,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.88

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