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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.69, 22,359.71 and 8,750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.69, 22,359.71 and 8,750.69 is: 12,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.69 : 22,359.71 = 8,750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.69/22,359.71 = 8,750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.69x = 22,359.71 × 8,750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.69x = 195,662,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,823.86/16,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.95

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