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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.56, 22,544.68 and 8,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.56, 22,544.68 and 8,884.56 is: 12,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.56 : 22,544.68 = 8,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.56/22,544.68 = 8,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.56x = 22,544.68 × 8,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.56x = 200,299,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,299,562.14/16,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.82

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