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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.23, 22,399.09 and 8,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.23, 22,399.09 and 8,779.23 is: 12,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.23 : 22,399.09 = 8,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.23/22,399.09 = 8,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.23x = 22,399.09 × 8,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.23x = 196,646,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,646,740.95/16,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.33

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