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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.94, 22,166.89 and 8,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.94, 22,166.89 and 8,989.55 is: 12,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.94 : 22,166.89 = 8,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.94/22,166.89 = 8,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.94x = 22,166.89 × 8,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.94x = 199,270,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,270,366.00/16,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.60

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