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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.02, 22,535.41 and 8,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.02, 22,535.41 and 8,878.02 is: 12,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.02 : 22,535.41 = 8,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.02/22,535.41 = 8,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.02x = 22,535.41 × 8,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.02x = 200,069,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,069,820.69/16,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.66

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