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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.68, 22,537.56 and 8,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.68, 22,537.56 and 8,879.68 is: 12,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.68 : 22,537.56 = 8,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.68/22,537.56 = 8,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.68x = 22,537.56 × 8,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.68x = 200,126,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,126,320.78/16,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.87

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