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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.26, 22,172.45 and 8,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.26, 22,172.45 and 8,993.20 is: 12,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.26 : 22,172.45 = 8,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.26/22,172.45 = 8,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.26x = 22,172.45 × 8,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.26x = 199,401,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,401,277.34/16,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.18

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