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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.07, 22,166.13 and 8,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.07, 22,166.13 and 8,988.73 is: 12,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.07 : 22,166.13 = 8,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.07/22,166.13 = 8,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.07x = 22,166.13 × 8,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.07x = 199,245,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,245,357.71/16,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.71

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