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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.10, 22,172.70 and 8,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.10, 22,172.70 and 8,993.49 is: 12,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.10 : 22,172.70 = 8,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.10/22,172.70 = 8,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.10x = 22,172.70 × 8,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.10x = 199,409,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,409,955.72/16,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.07

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