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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.62, 22,372.05 and 8,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.62, 22,372.05 and 8,759.62 is: 12,088.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.62 : 22,372.05 = 8,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.62/22,372.05 = 8,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.62x = 22,372.05 × 8,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.62x = 195,970,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970,656.62/16,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.28

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