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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.64, 22,166.47 and 8,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.64, 22,166.47 and 8,989.06 is: 12,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.64 : 22,166.47 = 8,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.64/22,166.47 = 8,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.64x = 22,166.47 × 8,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.64x = 199,255,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,255,728.82/16,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.92

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