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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.95, 22,368.35 and 8,756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.95, 22,368.35 and 8,756.95 is: 12,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.95 : 22,368.35 = 8,756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.95/22,368.35 = 8,756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.95x = 22,368.35 × 8,756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.95x = 195,878,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,878,488.50/16,208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.59

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