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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.74, 22,175.01 and 8,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.74, 22,175.01 and 8,995.20 is: 12,412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.74 : 22,175.01 = 8,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.74/22,175.01 = 8,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.74x = 22,175.01 × 8,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.74x = 199,468,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,468,649.95/16,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.69

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