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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.24, 22,371.51 and 8,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.24, 22,371.51 and 8,759.24 is: 12,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.24 : 22,371.51 = 8,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.24/22,371.51 = 8,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.24x = 22,371.51 × 8,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.24x = 195,957,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,957,269.60/16,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.74

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