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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.13, 22,374.14 and 8,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.13, 22,374.14 and 8,761.13 is: 12,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.13 : 22,374.14 = 8,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.13/22,374.14 = 8,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.13x = 22,374.14 × 8,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.13x = 196,022,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,022,593.50/16,213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.36

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