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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.11, 22,174.67 and 8,899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.11, 22,174.67 and 8,899.67 is: 12,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.11 : 22,174.67 = 8,899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.11/22,174.67 = 8,899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.11x = 22,174.67 × 8,899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.11x = 197,347,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,347,089.99/16,069.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.15

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