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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.64, 22,541.79 and 8,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.64, 22,541.79 and 8,882.64 is: 12,258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.64 : 22,541.79 = 8,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.64/22,541.79 = 8,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.64x = 22,541.79 × 8,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.64x = 200,230,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,230,605.53/16,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.04

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