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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.54, 22,175.30 and 8,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.54, 22,175.30 and 8,995.43 is: 12,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.54 : 22,175.30 = 8,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.54/22,175.30 = 8,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.54x = 22,175.30 × 8,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.54x = 199,476,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,476,313.90/16,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.86

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