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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.13, 22,376.90 and 8,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.13, 22,376.90 and 8,763.13 is: 12,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.13 : 22,376.90 = 8,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.13/22,376.90 = 8,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.13x = 22,376.90 × 8,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.13x = 196,091,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,091,528.00/16,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.12

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