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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.14, 22,166.82 and 8,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.14, 22,166.82 and 8,988.14 is: 12,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.14 : 22,166.82 = 8,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.14/22,166.82 = 8,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.14x = 22,166.82 × 8,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.14x = 199,238,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,238,481.51/16,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.23

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