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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.91, 22,166.61 and 8,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.91, 22,166.61 and 8,989.33 is: 12,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.91 : 22,166.61 = 8,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.91/22,166.61 = 8,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.91x = 22,166.61 × 8,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.91x = 199,262,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,262,975.27/16,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.16

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