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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.77, 22,383.32 and 8,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.77, 22,383.32 and 8,767.77 is: 12,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.77 : 22,383.32 = 8,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.77/22,383.32 = 8,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.77x = 22,383.32 × 8,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.77x = 196,251,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,251,757.76/16,219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.54

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