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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.21, 22,534.26 and 8,877.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.21, 22,534.26 and 8,877.21 is: 12,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.21 : 22,534.26 = 8,877.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.21/22,534.26 = 8,877.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.21x = 22,534.26 × 8,877.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.21x = 200,041,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,041,358.21/16,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.52

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