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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.38, 22,542.90 and 8,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.38, 22,542.90 and 8,883.38 is: 12,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.38 : 22,542.90 = 8,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.38/22,542.90 = 8,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.38x = 22,542.90 × 8,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.38x = 200,257,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,257,147.00/16,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.11

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