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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.10, 22,171.68 and 8,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.10, 22,171.68 and 8,992.76 is: 12,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.10 : 22,171.68 = 8,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.10/22,171.68 = 8,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.10x = 22,171.68 × 8,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.10x = 199,384,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,384,597.04/16,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.27

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