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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.74, 22,408.04 and 8,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.74, 22,408.04 and 8,785.74 is: 12,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.74 : 22,408.04 = 8,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.74/22,408.04 = 8,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.74x = 22,408.04 × 8,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.74x = 196,871,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,871,213.35/16,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.30

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