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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.77, 22,172.43 and 8,993.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.77, 22,172.43 and 8,993.17 is: 12,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.77 : 22,172.43 = 8,993.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.77/22,172.43 = 8,993.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.77x = 22,172.43 × 8,993.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.77x = 199,400,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,400,432.30/16,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.74

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