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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.26, 22,377.08 and 8,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.26, 22,377.08 and 8,763.26 is: 12,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.26 : 22,377.08 = 8,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.26/22,377.08 = 8,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.26x = 22,377.08 × 8,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.26x = 196,096,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,096,080.10/16,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.31

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