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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.06, 22,382.23 and 8,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.06, 22,382.23 and 8,767.06 is: 12,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.06 : 22,382.23 = 8,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.06/22,382.23 = 8,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.06x = 22,382.23 × 8,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.06x = 196,226,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,226,275.47/16,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.50

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