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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.82, 22,169.45 and 8,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.82, 22,169.45 and 8,991.24 is: 12,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.82 : 22,169.45 = 8,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.82/22,169.45 = 8,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.82x = 22,169.45 × 8,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.82x = 199,330,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,330,827.91/16,064.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.91

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