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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.04, 22,174.61 and 8,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.04, 22,174.61 and 8,994.93 is: 12,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.04 : 22,174.61 = 8,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.04/22,174.61 = 8,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.04x = 22,174.61 × 8,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.04x = 199,459,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,459,019.75/16,067.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.17

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