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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.14, 22,369.98 and 8,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.14, 22,369.98 and 8,758.14 is: 12,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.14 : 22,369.98 = 8,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.14/22,369.98 = 8,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.14x = 22,369.98 × 8,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.14x = 195,919,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,919,416.64/16,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.23

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