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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.28, 22,169.27 and 8,797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.28, 22,169.27 and 8,797.19 is: 12,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.28 : 22,169.27 = 8,797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.28/22,169.27 = 8,797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.28x = 22,169.27 × 8,797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.28x = 195,027,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,027,191.50/16,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.67

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