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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.64, 22,373.44 and 8,760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.64, 22,373.44 and 8,760.64 is: 12,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.64 : 22,373.44 = 8,760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.64/22,373.44 = 8,760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.64x = 22,373.44 × 8,760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.64x = 196,005,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,005,653.40/16,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.68

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