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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.27, 22,360.51 and 8,751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.27, 22,360.51 and 8,751.27 is: 12,076.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.27 : 22,360.51 = 8,751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.27/22,360.51 = 8,751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.27x = 22,360.51 × 8,751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.27x = 195,682,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682,816.59/16,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.75

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