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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.48, 22,173.48 and 8,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.48, 22,173.48 and 8,994.84 is: 12,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.48 : 22,173.48 = 8,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.48/22,173.48 = 8,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.48x = 22,173.48 × 8,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.48x = 199,446,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,446,904.84/16,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.31

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