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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.02, 22,673.41 and 8,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.02, 22,673.41 and 8,876.35 is: 12,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.02 : 22,673.41 = 8,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.02/22,673.41 = 8,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.02x = 22,673.41 × 8,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.02x = 201,257,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,257,122.85/16,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.35

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