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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.41, 22,163.22 and 8,986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.41, 22,163.22 and 8,986.95 is: 12,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.41 : 22,163.22 = 8,986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.41/22,163.22 = 8,986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.41x = 22,163.22 × 8,986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.41x = 199,179,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,179,749.98/16,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.91

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