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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.63, 22,372.07 and 8,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.63, 22,372.07 and 8,759.63 is: 12,088.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.63 : 22,372.07 = 8,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.63/22,372.07 = 8,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.63x = 22,372.07 × 8,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.63x = 195,970,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970,899.88/16,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.29

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