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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.67, 22,166.14 and 8,892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.67, 22,166.14 and 8,892.17 is: 12,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.67 : 22,166.14 = 8,892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.67/22,166.14 = 8,892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.67x = 22,166.14 × 8,892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.67x = 197,105,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,105,040.66/16,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.00

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