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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.88, 22,364.08 and 8,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.88, 22,364.08 and 8,753.88 is: 12,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.88 : 22,364.08 = 8,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.88/22,364.08 = 8,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.88x = 22,364.08 × 8,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.88x = 195,772,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,772,366.88/16,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.33

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