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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.33, 22,164.01 and 8,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.33, 22,164.01 and 8,987.76 is: 12,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.33 : 22,164.01 = 8,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.33/22,164.01 = 8,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.33x = 22,164.01 × 8,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.33x = 199,204,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,204,802.52/16,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.76

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