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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.34, 22,167.90 and 8,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.34, 22,167.90 and 8,989.74 is: 12,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.34 : 22,167.90 = 8,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.34/22,167.90 = 8,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.34x = 22,167.90 × 8,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.34x = 199,283,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,283,657.35/16,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.12

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