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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.60, 22,176.75 and 8,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.60, 22,176.75 and 8,995.87 is: 12,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.60 : 22,176.75 = 8,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.60/22,176.75 = 8,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.60x = 22,176.75 × 8,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.60x = 199,499,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,499,160.02/16,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.69

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