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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.38, 22,545.66 and 8,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.38, 22,545.66 and 8,885.38 is: 12,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.38 : 22,545.66 = 8,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.38/22,545.66 = 8,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.38x = 22,545.66 × 8,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.38x = 200,326,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,326,756.45/16,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.87

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