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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.32, 22,377.14 and 8,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.32, 22,377.14 and 8,763.32 is: 12,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.32 : 22,377.14 = 8,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.32/22,377.14 = 8,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.32x = 22,377.14 × 8,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.32x = 196,098,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,098,038.50/16,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.38

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