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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.41, 22,166.69 and 8,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.41, 22,166.69 and 8,795.30 is: 12,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.41 : 22,166.69 = 8,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.41/22,166.69 = 8,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.41x = 22,166.69 × 8,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.41x = 194,962,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,962,683.17/16,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.07

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