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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.57, 22,176.44 and 8,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.57, 22,176.44 and 8,996.44 is: 12,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.57 : 22,176.44 = 8,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.57/22,176.44 = 8,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.57x = 22,176.44 × 8,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.57x = 199,509,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,509,011.87/16,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.33

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