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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.22, 22,382.50 and 8,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.22, 22,382.50 and 8,767.22 is: 12,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.22 : 22,382.50 = 8,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.22/22,382.50 = 8,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.22x = 22,382.50 × 8,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.22x = 196,232,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,232,301.65/16,219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.75

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