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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.56, 22,164.66 and 8,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.56, 22,164.66 and 8,987.64 is: 12,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.56 : 22,164.66 = 8,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.56/22,164.66 = 8,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.56x = 22,164.66 × 8,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.56x = 199,207,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,207,984.80/16,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.55

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