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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.08, 22,540.96 and 8,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.08, 22,540.96 and 8,882.08 is: 12,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.08 : 22,540.96 = 8,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.08/22,540.96 = 8,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.08x = 22,540.96 × 8,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.08x = 200,210,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,210,610.00/16,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.23

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