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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.39, 22,176.06 and 8,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.39, 22,176.06 and 8,995.80 is: 12,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.39 : 22,176.06 = 8,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.39/22,176.06 = 8,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.39x = 22,176.06 × 8,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.39x = 199,491,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,491,400.55/16,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.37

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