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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.95, 22,383.53 and 8,767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.95, 22,383.53 and 8,767.95 is: 12,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.95 : 22,383.53 = 8,767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.95/22,383.53 = 8,767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.95x = 22,383.53 × 8,767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.95x = 196,257,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,257,671.86/16,219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.77

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