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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.84, 22,174.44 and 8,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.84, 22,174.44 and 8,993.84 is: 12,411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.84 : 22,174.44 = 8,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.84/22,174.44 = 8,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.84x = 22,174.44 × 8,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.84x = 199,433,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,433,365.45/16,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.96

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