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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.56, 22,371.96 and 8,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.56, 22,371.96 and 8,759.56 is: 12,088.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.56 : 22,371.96 = 8,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.56/22,371.96 = 8,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.56x = 22,371.96 × 8,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.56x = 195,968,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,968,525.94/16,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.20

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