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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.69, 22,165.76 and 8,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.69, 22,165.76 and 8,794.64 is: 12,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.69 : 22,165.76 = 8,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.69/22,165.76 = 8,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.69x = 22,165.76 × 8,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.69x = 194,939,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,939,960.40/16,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.20

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