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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.32, 22,407.38 and 8,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.32, 22,407.38 and 8,785.32 is: 12,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.32 : 22,407.38 = 8,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.32/22,407.38 = 8,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.32x = 22,407.38 × 8,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.32x = 196,856,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,856,003.66/16,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.68

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