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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.96, 22,168.02 and 8,990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.96, 22,168.02 and 8,990.36 is: 12,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.96 : 22,168.02 = 8,990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.96/22,168.02 = 8,990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.96x = 22,168.02 × 8,990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.96x = 199,298,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,298,480.29/16,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.56

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