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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.52, 22,382.98 and 8,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.52, 22,382.98 and 8,767.52 is: 12,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.52 : 22,382.98 = 8,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.52/22,382.98 = 8,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.52x = 22,382.98 × 8,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.52x = 196,243,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,243,224.81/16,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.20

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