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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.98, 22,380.80 and 8,765.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.98, 22,380.80 and 8,765.98 is: 12,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.98 : 22,380.80 = 8,765.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.98/22,380.80 = 8,765.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.98x = 22,380.80 × 8,765.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.98x = 196,189,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,189,645.18/16,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.05

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