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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.77, 22,387.47 and 8,770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.77, 22,387.47 and 8,770.77 is: 12,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.77 : 22,387.47 = 8,770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.77/22,387.47 = 8,770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.77x = 22,387.47 × 8,770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.77x = 196,355,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355,350.25/16,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.69

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