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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.73, 22,176.11 and 8,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.73, 22,176.11 and 8,995.73 is: 12,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.73 : 22,176.11 = 8,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.73/22,176.11 = 8,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.73x = 22,176.11 × 8,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.73x = 199,490,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,490,209.62/16,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.04

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