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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.60, 22,174.43 and 8,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.60, 22,174.43 and 8,995.28 is: 12,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.60 : 22,174.43 = 8,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.60/22,174.43 = 8,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.60x = 22,174.43 × 8,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.60x = 199,465,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,465,050.84/16,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.34

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