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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.58, 22,534.75 and 8,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.58, 22,534.75 and 8,877.74 is: 12,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.58 : 22,534.75 = 8,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.58/22,534.75 = 8,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.58x = 22,534.75 × 8,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.58x = 200,057,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,057,651.47/16,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.24

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