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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.56, 22,534.68 and 8,877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.56, 22,534.68 and 8,877.56 is: 12,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.56 : 22,534.68 = 8,877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.56/22,534.68 = 8,877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.56x = 22,534.68 × 8,877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.56x = 200,052,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,052,973.78/16,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.97

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