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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.59, 22,543.07 and 8,883.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.59, 22,543.07 and 8,883.59 is: 12,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.59 : 22,543.07 = 8,883.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.59/22,543.07 = 8,883.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.59x = 22,543.07 × 8,883.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.59x = 200,263,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,263,234.09/16,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.32

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