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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.19, 22,388.03 and 8,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.19, 22,388.03 and 8,771.19 is: 12,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.19 : 22,388.03 = 8,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.19/22,388.03 = 8,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.19x = 22,388.03 × 8,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.19x = 196,369,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,369,664.86/16,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.26

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