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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.57, 22,167.84 and 8,990.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.57, 22,167.84 and 8,990.65 is: 12,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.57 : 22,167.84 = 8,990.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.57/22,167.84 = 8,990.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.57x = 22,167.84 × 8,990.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.57x = 199,303,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,303,290.70/16,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.16

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