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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.23, 22,377.02 and 8,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.23, 22,377.02 and 8,763.23 is: 12,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.23 : 22,377.02 = 8,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.23/22,377.02 = 8,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.23x = 22,377.02 × 8,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.23x = 196,094,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,094,972.97/16,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.26

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