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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.59, 22,175.87 and 8,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.59, 22,175.87 and 8,996.09 is: 12,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.59 : 22,175.87 = 8,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.59/22,175.87 = 8,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.59x = 22,175.87 × 8,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.59x = 199,495,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,495,966.49/16,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.50

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