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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.48, 22,169.32 and 8,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.48, 22,169.32 and 8,991.84 is: 12,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.48 : 22,169.32 = 8,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.48/22,169.32 = 8,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.48x = 22,169.32 × 8,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.48x = 199,342,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,342,978.35/16,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.16

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