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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.08, 22,539.62 and 8,881.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.08, 22,539.62 and 8,881.08 is: 12,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.08 : 22,539.62 = 8,881.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.08/22,539.62 = 8,881.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.08x = 22,539.62 × 8,881.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.08x = 200,176,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,176,168.39/16,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.87

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