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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.34, 22,374.36 and 8,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.34, 22,374.36 and 8,761.34 is: 12,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.34 : 22,374.36 = 8,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.34/22,374.36 = 8,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.34x = 22,374.36 × 8,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.34x = 196,029,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,029,263.37/16,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.62

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