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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.71, 22,163.81 and 8,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.71, 22,163.81 and 8,792.70 is: 12,133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.71 : 22,163.81 = 8,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.71/22,163.81 = 8,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.71x = 22,163.81 × 8,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.71x = 194,879,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,879,605.11/16,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.93

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