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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.88, 22,383.47 and 8,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.88, 22,383.47 and 8,767.88 is: 12,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.88 : 22,383.47 = 8,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.88/22,383.47 = 8,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.88x = 22,383.47 × 8,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.88x = 196,255,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,255,578.94/16,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.69

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