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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.26, 22,169.69 and 8,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.26, 22,169.69 and 8,991.20 is: 12,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.26 : 22,169.69 = 8,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.26/22,169.69 = 8,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.26x = 22,169.69 × 8,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.26x = 199,332,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,332,116.73/16,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.42

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