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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.14, 22,166.40 and 8,893.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.14, 22,166.40 and 8,893.33 is: 12,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.14 : 22,166.40 = 8,893.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.14/22,166.40 = 8,893.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.14x = 22,166.40 × 8,893.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.14x = 197,132,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,132,999.28/16,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.38

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