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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.91, 22,169.43 and 8,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.91, 22,169.43 and 8,992.67 is: 12,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.91 : 22,169.43 = 8,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.91/22,169.43 = 8,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.91x = 22,169.43 × 8,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.91x = 199,362,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,362,257.23/16,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.80

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