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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.38, 22,174.36 and 8,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.38, 22,174.36 and 8,994.95 is: 12,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.38 : 22,174.36 = 8,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.38/22,174.36 = 8,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.38x = 22,174.36 × 8,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.38x = 199,457,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,457,209.28/16,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.03

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