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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.52, 22,170.44 and 8,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.52, 22,170.44 and 8,992.08 is: 12,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.52 : 22,170.44 = 8,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.52/22,170.44 = 8,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.52x = 22,170.44 × 8,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.52x = 199,358,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,358,370.12/16,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.08

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