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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.88, 22,372.41 and 8,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.88, 22,372.41 and 8,759.88 is: 12,088.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.88 : 22,372.41 = 8,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.88/22,372.41 = 8,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.88x = 22,372.41 × 8,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.88x = 195,979,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,979,659.76/16,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.64

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