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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.68, 22,174.02 and 8,995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.68, 22,174.02 and 8,995.95 is: 12,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.68 : 22,174.02 = 8,995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.68/22,174.02 = 8,995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.68x = 22,174.02 × 8,995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.68x = 199,476,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,476,375.22/16,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.21

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