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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.53, 22,172.10 and 8,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.53, 22,172.10 and 8,992.92 is: 12,410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.53 : 22,172.10 = 8,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.53/22,172.10 = 8,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.53x = 22,172.10 × 8,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.53x = 199,391,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,391,921.53/16,066.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.39

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