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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.09, 22,385.11 and 8,769.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.09, 22,385.11 and 8,769.09 is: 12,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.09 : 22,385.11 = 8,769.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.09/22,385.11 = 8,769.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.09x = 22,385.11 × 8,769.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.09x = 196,297,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,297,122.71/16,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.35

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