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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.28, 22,171.52 and 8,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.28, 22,171.52 and 8,992.69 is: 12,409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.28 : 22,171.52 = 8,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.28/22,171.52 = 8,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.28x = 22,171.52 × 8,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.28x = 199,381,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,381,573.24/16,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.94

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