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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.13, 22,175.57 and 8,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.13, 22,175.57 and 8,899.27 is: 12,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.13 : 22,175.57 = 8,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.13/22,175.57 = 8,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.13x = 22,175.57 × 8,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.13x = 197,346,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,346,351.64/16,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.08

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