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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.88, 22,176.44 and 8,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.88, 22,176.44 and 8,996.45 is: 12,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.88 : 22,176.44 = 8,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.88/22,176.44 = 8,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.88x = 22,176.44 × 8,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.88x = 199,509,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,509,077.77/16,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.10

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