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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.61, 22,170.54 and 8,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.61, 22,170.54 and 8,992.03 is: 12,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.61 : 22,170.54 = 8,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.61/22,170.54 = 8,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.61x = 22,170.54 × 8,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.61x = 199,358,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,358,160.80/16,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.00

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