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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.94, 22,174.92 and 8,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.94, 22,174.92 and 8,995.36 is: 12,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.94 : 22,174.92 = 8,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.94/22,174.92 = 8,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.94x = 22,174.92 × 8,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.94x = 199,471,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,471,388.37/16,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.48

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