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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.04, 22,369.85 and 8,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.04, 22,369.85 and 8,758.04 is: 12,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.04 : 22,369.85 = 8,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.04/22,369.85 = 8,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.04x = 22,369.85 × 8,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.04x = 195,915,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,915,885.45/16,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.09

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