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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.30, 22,166.10 and 8,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.30, 22,166.10 and 8,989.08 is: 12,405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.30 : 22,166.10 = 8,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.30/22,166.10 = 8,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.30x = 22,166.10 × 8,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.30x = 199,252,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,252,846.19/16,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.00

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