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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.76, 22,616.52 and 8,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.76, 22,616.52 and 8,936.76 is: 12,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.76 : 22,616.52 = 8,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.76/22,616.52 = 8,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.76x = 22,616.52 × 8,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.76x = 202,118,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,118,411.28/16,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.75

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