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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.84, 22,177.20 and 8,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.84, 22,177.20 and 8,995.84 is: 12,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.84 : 22,177.20 = 8,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.84/22,177.20 = 8,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.84x = 22,177.20 × 8,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.84x = 199,502,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,502,542.85/16,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.72

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