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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.50, 22,370.52 and 8,758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.50, 22,370.52 and 8,758.50 is: 12,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.50 : 22,370.52 = 8,758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.50/22,370.52 = 8,758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.50x = 22,370.52 × 8,758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.50x = 195,932,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,932,199.42/16,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.75

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