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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.82, 22,377.87 and 8,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.82, 22,377.87 and 8,763.82 is: 12,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.82 : 22,377.87 = 8,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.82/22,377.87 = 8,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.82x = 22,377.87 × 8,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.82x = 196,115,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,115,624.66/16,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.09

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