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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.38, 22,363.42 and 8,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.38, 22,363.42 and 8,753.38 is: 12,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.38 : 22,363.42 = 8,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.38/22,363.42 = 8,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.38x = 22,363.42 × 8,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.38x = 195,755,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,755,513.36/16,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.66

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