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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.69, 22,372.13 and 8,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.69, 22,372.13 and 8,759.69 is: 12,088.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.69 : 22,372.13 = 8,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.69/22,372.13 = 8,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.69x = 22,372.13 × 8,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.69x = 195,972,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,972,923.44/16,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.37

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