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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.24, 22,172.94 and 8,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.24, 22,172.94 and 8,993.70 is: 12,410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.24 : 22,172.94 = 8,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.24/22,172.94 = 8,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.24x = 22,172.94 × 8,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.24x = 199,416,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,416,770.48/16,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.62

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