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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.76, 22,175.39 and 8,994.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.76, 22,175.39 and 8,994.81 is: 12,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.76 : 22,175.39 = 8,994.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.76/22,175.39 = 8,994.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.76x = 22,175.39 × 8,994.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.76x = 199,463,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,463,374.75/16,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.35

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