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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.26, 22,175.55 and 8,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.26, 22,175.55 and 8,899.55 is: 12,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.26 : 22,175.55 = 8,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.26/22,175.55 = 8,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.26x = 22,175.55 × 8,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.26x = 197,352,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,352,388.28/16,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.36

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