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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.88, 22,170.04 and 8,990.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.88, 22,170.04 and 8,990.94 is: 12,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.88 : 22,170.04 = 8,990.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.88/22,170.04 = 8,990.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.88x = 22,170.04 × 8,990.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.88x = 199,329,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,329,499.44/16,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.01

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