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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.35, 22,377.18 and 8,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.35, 22,377.18 and 8,763.35 is: 12,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.35 : 22,377.18 = 8,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.35/22,377.18 = 8,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.35x = 22,377.18 × 8,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.35x = 196,098,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,098,904.65/16,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.42

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