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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.34, 22,175.52 and 8,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.34, 22,175.52 and 8,995.82 is: 12,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.34 : 22,175.52 = 8,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.34/22,175.52 = 8,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.34x = 22,175.52 × 8,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.34x = 199,486,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,486,986.33/16,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.14

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