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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.63, 22,363.76 and 8,753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.63, 22,363.76 and 8,753.63 is: 12,080.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.63 : 22,363.76 = 8,753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.63/22,363.76 = 8,753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.63x = 22,363.76 × 8,753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.63x = 195,763,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,763,990.51/16,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.00

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