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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.23, 22,175.51 and 8,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.23, 22,175.51 and 8,995.50 is: 12,413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.23 : 22,175.51 = 8,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.23/22,175.51 = 8,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.23x = 22,175.51 × 8,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.23x = 199,479,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,479,755.23/16,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.77

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