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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.06, 22,542.21 and 8,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.06, 22,542.21 and 8,883.06 is: 12,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.06 : 22,542.21 = 8,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.06/22,542.21 = 8,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.06x = 22,542.21 × 8,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.06x = 200,243,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243,803.96/16,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.53

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