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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.24, 22,164.06 and 8,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.24, 22,164.06 and 8,986.60 is: 12,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.24 : 22,164.06 = 8,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.24/22,164.06 = 8,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.24x = 22,164.06 × 8,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.24x = 199,179,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,179,541.60/16,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.03

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