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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.70, 22,369.39 and 8,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.70, 22,369.39 and 8,757.70 is: 12,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.70 : 22,369.39 = 8,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.70/22,369.39 = 8,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.70x = 22,369.39 × 8,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.70x = 195,904,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,904,328.99/16,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.63

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