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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.56, 22,542.90 and 8,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.56, 22,542.90 and 8,883.56 is: 12,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.56 : 22,542.90 = 8,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.56/22,542.90 = 8,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.56x = 22,542.90 × 8,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.56x = 200,261,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,261,092.01/16,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.22

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