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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.09, 22,169.66 and 8,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.09, 22,169.66 and 8,991.56 is: 12,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.09 : 22,169.66 = 8,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.09/22,169.66 = 8,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.09x = 22,169.66 × 8,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.09x = 199,339,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,339,838.54/16,065.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.26

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