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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.33, 22,171.59 and 8,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.33, 22,171.59 and 8,897.12 is: 12,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.33 : 22,171.59 = 8,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.33/22,171.59 = 8,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.33x = 22,171.59 × 8,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.33x = 197,263,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,263,185.96/16,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.29

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