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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.30, 22,537.95 and 8,880.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.30, 22,537.95 and 8,880.30 is: 12,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.30 : 22,537.95 = 8,880.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.30/22,537.95 = 8,880.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.30x = 22,537.95 × 8,880.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.30x = 200,143,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,143,757.39/16,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.47

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