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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.03, 22,385.02 and 8,769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.03, 22,385.02 and 8,769.03 is: 12,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.03 : 22,385.02 = 8,769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.03/22,385.02 = 8,769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.03x = 22,385.02 × 8,769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.03x = 196,294,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,294,911.93/16,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.26

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