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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.48, 22,172.08 and 8,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.48, 22,172.08 and 8,993.84 is: 12,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.48 : 22,172.08 = 8,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.48/22,172.08 = 8,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.48x = 22,172.08 × 8,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.48x = 199,412,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,412,139.99/16,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.92

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