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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.66, 22,171.08 and 8,991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.66, 22,171.08 and 8,991.90 is: 12,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.66 : 22,171.08 = 8,991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.66/22,171.08 = 8,991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.66x = 22,171.08 × 8,991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.66x = 199,360,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,360,134.25/16,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.08

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