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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.86, 22,383.42 and 8,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.86, 22,383.42 and 8,767.86 is: 12,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.86 : 22,383.42 = 8,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.86/22,383.42 = 8,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.86x = 22,383.42 × 8,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.86x = 196,254,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,254,692.88/16,219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.65

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