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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.76, 22,408.24 and 8,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.76, 22,408.24 and 8,785.76 is: 12,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.76 : 22,408.24 = 8,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.76/22,408.24 = 8,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.76x = 22,408.24 × 8,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.76x = 196,873,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,873,418.66/16,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.42

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