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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.88, 22,369.63 and 8,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.88, 22,369.63 and 8,757.88 is: 12,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.88 : 22,369.63 = 8,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.88/22,369.63 = 8,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.88x = 22,369.63 × 8,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.88x = 195,910,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,910,535.18/16,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.87

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