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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.78, 22,163.88 and 8,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.78, 22,163.88 and 8,987.20 is: 12,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.78 : 22,163.88 = 8,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.78/22,163.88 = 8,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.78x = 22,163.88 × 8,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.78x = 199,191,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,191,274.75/16,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.34

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