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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.28, 22,163.26 and 8,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.28, 22,163.26 and 8,986.70 is: 12,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.28 : 22,163.26 = 8,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.28/22,163.26 = 8,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.28x = 22,163.26 × 8,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.28x = 199,174,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,174,568.64/16,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.69

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