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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.86, 22,176.87 and 8,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.86, 22,176.87 and 8,996.24 is: 12,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.86 : 22,176.87 = 8,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.86/22,176.87 = 8,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.86x = 22,176.87 × 8,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.86x = 199,508,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,508,444.97/16,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.07

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