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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.24, 22,407.28 and 8,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.24, 22,407.28 and 8,785.24 is: 12,123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.24 : 22,407.28 = 8,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.24/22,407.28 = 8,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.24x = 22,407.28 × 8,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.24x = 196,853,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,853,332.55/16,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.57

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