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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.88, 22,377.94 and 8,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.88, 22,377.94 and 8,763.88 is: 12,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.88 : 22,377.94 = 8,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.88/22,377.94 = 8,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.88x = 22,377.94 × 8,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.88x = 196,117,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,117,580.81/16,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.17

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