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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.93, 22,364.18 and 8,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.93, 22,364.18 and 8,753.93 is: 12,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.93 : 22,364.18 = 8,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.93/22,364.18 = 8,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.93x = 22,364.18 × 8,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.93x = 195,774,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,774,489.33/16,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.42

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