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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.04, 22,535.38 and 8,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.04, 22,535.38 and 8,878.04 is: 12,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.04 : 22,535.38 = 8,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.04/22,535.38 = 8,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.04x = 22,535.38 × 8,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.04x = 200,070,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070,005.06/16,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.65

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