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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.60, 22,122.30 and 8,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.60, 22,122.30 and 8,762.84 is: 12,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.60 : 22,122.30 = 8,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.60/22,122.30 = 8,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.60x = 22,122.30 × 8,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.60x = 193,854,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,854,112.76/16,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.76

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