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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.83, 22,361.29 and 8,751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.83, 22,361.29 and 8,751.83 is: 12,077.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.83 : 22,361.29 = 8,751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.83/22,361.29 = 8,751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.83x = 22,361.29 × 8,751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.83x = 195,702,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,702,208.66/16,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.53

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