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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.76, 22,365.32 and 8,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.76, 22,365.32 and 8,754.76 is: 12,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.76 : 22,365.32 = 8,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.76/22,365.32 = 8,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.76x = 22,365.32 × 8,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.76x = 195,803,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,803,008.92/16,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.56

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