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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.69, 22,370.75 and 8,758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.69, 22,370.75 and 8,758.69 is: 12,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.69 : 22,370.75 = 8,758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.69/22,370.75 = 8,758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.69x = 22,370.75 × 8,758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.69x = 195,938,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,938,397.44/16,210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.99

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