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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.03, 22,165.55 and 8,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.03, 22,165.55 and 8,988.44 is: 12,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.03 : 22,165.55 = 8,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.03/22,165.55 = 8,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.03x = 22,165.55 × 8,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.03x = 199,233,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,233,594.18/16,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.01

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