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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.56, 22,171.86 and 8,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.56, 22,171.86 and 8,991.88 is: 12,409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.56 : 22,171.86 = 8,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.56/22,171.86 = 8,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.56x = 22,171.86 × 8,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.56x = 199,366,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,366,704.50/16,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.57

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