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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.11, 22,173.95 and 8,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.11, 22,173.95 and 8,994.38 is: 12,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.11 : 22,173.95 = 8,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.11/22,173.95 = 8,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.11x = 22,173.95 × 8,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.11x = 199,440,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,440,844.02/16,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.22

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