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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.71, 22,167.33 and 8,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.71, 22,167.33 and 8,894.08 is: 12,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.71 : 22,167.33 = 8,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.71/22,167.33 = 8,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.71x = 22,167.33 × 8,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.71x = 197,158,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,158,006.41/16,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.74

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