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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.59, 22,171.67 and 8,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.59, 22,171.67 and 8,895.82 is: 12,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.59 : 22,171.67 = 8,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.59/22,171.67 = 8,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.59x = 22,171.67 × 8,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.59x = 197,235,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,235,140.94/16,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.10

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