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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.76, 22,542.36 and 8,882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.76, 22,542.36 and 8,882.76 is: 12,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.76 : 22,542.36 = 8,882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.76/22,542.36 = 8,882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.76x = 22,542.36 × 8,882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.76x = 200,238,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,238,373.71/16,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.42

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