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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.76, 22,372.22 and 8,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.76, 22,372.22 and 8,759.76 is: 12,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.76 : 22,372.22 = 8,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.76/22,372.22 = 8,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.76x = 22,372.22 × 8,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.76x = 195,975,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,975,277.87/16,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.46

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