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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.87, 22,174.38 and 8,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.87, 22,174.38 and 8,995.14 is: 12,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.87 : 22,174.38 = 8,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.87/22,174.38 = 8,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.87x = 22,174.38 × 8,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.87x = 199,461,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,461,652.51/16,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.92

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