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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.80, 22,167.84 and 8,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.80, 22,167.84 and 8,991.52 is: 12,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.80 : 22,167.84 = 8,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.80/22,167.84 = 8,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.80x = 22,167.84 × 8,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.80x = 199,322,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,322,576.72/16,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.96

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