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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.02, 22,383.66 and 8,768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.02, 22,383.66 and 8,768.02 is: 12,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.02 : 22,383.66 = 8,768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.02/22,383.66 = 8,768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.02x = 22,383.66 × 8,768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.02x = 196,260,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,260,378.55/16,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.89

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