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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.73, 22,173.77 and 8,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.73, 22,173.77 and 8,994.14 is: 12,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.73 : 22,173.77 = 8,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.73/22,173.77 = 8,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.73x = 22,173.77 × 8,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.73x = 199,433,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,433,935.88/16,067.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.08

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