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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.08, 22,175.46 and 8,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.08, 22,175.46 and 8,995.48 is: 12,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.08 : 22,175.46 = 8,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.08/22,175.46 = 8,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.08x = 22,175.46 × 8,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.08x = 199,478,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,478,906.92/16,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.83

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