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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.48, 22,176.24 and 8,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.48, 22,176.24 and 8,996.68 is: 12,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.48 : 22,176.24 = 8,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.48/22,176.24 = 8,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.48x = 22,176.24 × 8,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.48x = 199,512,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,512,534.88/16,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.62

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