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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.36, 22,174.80 and 8,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.36, 22,174.80 and 8,994.74 is: 12,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.36 : 22,174.80 = 8,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.36/22,174.80 = 8,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.36x = 22,174.80 × 8,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.36x = 199,456,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,456,560.55/16,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.00

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