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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.92, 22,167.86 and 8,893.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.92, 22,167.86 and 8,893.42 is: 12,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.92 : 22,167.86 = 8,893.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.92/22,167.86 = 8,893.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.92x = 22,167.86 × 8,893.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.92x = 197,147,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,147,989.59/16,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.72

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