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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.50, 22,404.99 and 8,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.50, 22,404.99 and 8,783.50 is: 12,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.50 : 22,404.99 = 8,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.50/22,404.99 = 8,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.50x = 22,404.99 × 8,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.50x = 196,794,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,794,229.67/16,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.23

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